Man robbed at gunpoint while standing outside library at 1:20 a.m. to use its WiFi

Boston Police report arresting two Hyde Park brothers for a gunpoint robbery outside the Hyde Park BPL branch early this morning.

According to police, the victim was standing on the steps of the library using his laptop when Jarvis Israel, 18, and Jonathan Israel, 19, walked up to him. Jarvis Israel displayed a gun and demanded the man's money.

The victim stated he walked towards suspect #1 and grabbed a nearby trash barrel striking the suspect’s hand and knocking firearm to the ground.

Victim stated to officers suspect #1 grabbed the firearm and fled towards Fairmount Street towards River Street. The victim stated suspect #2 fled as well with the laptop in hand.

Police say arriving officers spotted the pair on Central Avenue. Jarvis was captured after a short chase, Jonathan managed to escape, but only briefly - a K-9 unit tracked him to Arlington Street and arrested him.

The two brothers were charged with intent to rob while armed, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition and assault by means of a dangerous weapon.

Innocent, etc.