Two teenage girls made first appearances in Clark County Superior Court on Wednesday for allegedly robbing a man who they arranged to meet so he could pay one of them for sex.
Cinthya Araiza, 17, and Selina Quitugua, 16, each face an allegation of first-degree robbery, stemming from the May 26 incident at the Guest House Motel in Vancouver. They were both arrested Tuesday by Vancouver police.
The girls are being tried as adults based on the nature of the crime.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Superior Court, two unidentified males are also suspected in the robbery.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Court records indicate the victim was robbed while at the motel, at 11504 N.E. Second St., about two weeks after becoming acquainted with Araiza.
The two apparently exchanged several text messages during that time, some of which were sexual in nature.
The man allegedly arranged to have sex with Araiza in exchange for money. They met up at the Westfield Vancouver mall, and he drove her to the motel, court records said.
However, Araiza and Quitugua allegedly planned to rob the man instead. Quitugua told police that Araiza had told her about the man’s offer and that Araiza planned to rob him and wanted help, court documents said.
Quitugua and two other suspects reportedly followed the man and Araiza to the motel and robbed him of approximately $1,000 to $1,500. The suspects apparently split the money. However, Quitugua told police she did not receive a portion, the affidavit says.
During their Wednesday hearings, each girl was appointed an attorney to represent her.
Judge Robert Lewis set bail at $75,000 for each.
