HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two 20-year-olds were arrested after investigators determined they were part of a group armed with paintballs and a metal club that attacked and stole from two victims in Hanford, police said. According to the Hanford Police Department, 22-year-old Stephen Salinas and 20-year-old Acacia Serna were arrested for conspiring and actively participating in two Saturday robberies. Police say the first robbery occurred near 1400 N. Brown St. The victim told officers he was lured to the location with a phone app before being approached by a group of people who shot him with a paintball gun and hit him in the legs with a metal club. Officers say the suspects also stole cash from the man and forced him to send money through a phone app before stealing his cell phone. Wanted man stops mid-pursuit to get rid of passengers in Hanford, PD says Just hours later, a second robbery was reported near 300 E. Malone St. The victim told officers they were also confronted by a group armed with paintballs and a metal club. After a struggle, the victim says they were bludgeoned over the head with the metal club by the male suspect. During the assault, the group stole cash and a cell phone which they forced the victim to unlock. DA: Man who killed woman and raped 81-year-old to be released from prison The battered victim was transported to a local hospital where they were treated for substantial injuries. Officers say Ramey Warrants were issued for both suspects and a search warrant was served at their residence. Salinas and Serna were arrested on scene and transported to the Kings County Jail on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.