Teen couple accused of using dating apps as bait before victim was shot 4 times
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Two Texas teenagers are accused of using online dating platforms to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim pistol-whipped and a 15-year-old boy shot four times, authorities said.
Alyssa Canul, 17, was arrested May 27 in Universal City near San Antonio and charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, according to Universal City authorities and Bexar County arrest records.
Authorities say she was working with her boyfriend, 18-year-old Joseph Anthony Aguilar, who was arrested the day before on May 26 during a SWAT operation. Aguilar faces multiple felony charges.
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Joseph Anthony Aguilar, 18, was arrested May 26 during a multi-agency SWAT operation. (Universal City City via Facebook)
Police allege the pair targeted young men via dating apps, convincing them to meet in person before robbing and assaulting them.
“The couple recently moved to Universal City and are accused of luring young men to online dating sites, robbing and assaulting them,” the city said in a statement. he said.
In one case, a victim was allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped.
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In one case, a victim was allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped. (Getty Images)
In another incident, a 15-year-old boy was brought to a meeting point and shot four times. The teen survived and is recovering from his injuries, authorities said.
According to police, the suspects were living at the Villa Mesa Apartments in Universal City at the time of the alleged attacks.
Aguilar was taken into custody during a SWAT operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Investigators at the time said a female accomplice remained at large until authorities later identified and arrested Canul.
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Police allege the pair targeted young men via dating apps, convincing them to meet in person before robbing and assaulting them. (iStock)
Universal City Police Chief Johnny Siemens praised the quick response of officers and partner agencies.
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“There’s always concern in society when something like this happens,” Siemens said. “In this case, all officers involved took swift action.”
Universal City Police could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.
