Troy gas station robbery suspect who used rifle, arrested by police

Troy police have arrested the suspect wanted in a gas station robbery on Oct. 30.

The backstory:

The suspect can be seen on surveillance video pointing a rifle at a gas station clerk during the robbery.

According to police, the suspect walked into a Shell at 6951 Rochester Rd. at around 2:40 a.m., pointed an AK-47-style rifle at the clerk, and demanded money. After the clerk gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, he left on foot.

Police said security video showed the suspect approaching the business from the south side around 2:19 a.m. before entering the store and committing the robbery. After the crime, he fled south behind the building.

Investigators did not reveal any information as to how the suspect was arrested or any further details pending his arraignment.

The Source: This information is from Troy police. 

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