(CNN) Seven men who entered the US illegally from Mexico were arrested in connection with a botched robbery at a mall in McAllen, Texas, about 9 miles from the US-Mexico border, a federal official tells CNN.

The men identified themselves as Mexican nationals, according to CNN affiliate KRGV , who reported from the Monday afternoon arraignment.

CNN is reaching out to ICE to determine when they came into the country and if they'll be deported following criminal proceedings.

McAllen police said in a news release that each suspect was charged with aggravated robbery and received a $200,000 bond.

Five of the seven suspects gave police a false name, and will face an additional $10,000 bond, KRGV reports.

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