EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 An El Paso police officer was injured and taken to a hospital after being assaulted while investigating a reported theft at Cielo Vista Mall on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The officer, a seven-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, was alerted by a mall employee about two suspects who had committed a theft. <\/p>\n
When the officer attempted to detain them, both suspects resisted and assaulted the officer during a struggle, according to police.<\/p>\n
Additional officers responded and took both suspects into custody. <\/p>\n
The officer sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
One of the suspects was identified as Madelyn De La Rosa, a 17-year-old girl booked on a robbery charge.<\/p>\n
Her bond was set at $3,000.<\/p>\n
A 15-year-old girl was also arrested. <\/p>\n
She faces charges of theft of property valued at more than $100 but less than $750, evading arrest or detention, interference with public duties and assault of a public servant.<\/p>\n