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Suspect arrested in Circle K armed robbery

Posted at 10:56 PM, Aug 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-03 02:32:35-04

Police said a male suspect has been taken into custody after a Circle K armed robbery Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around 9:24 p.m. at the location near Russell Road and Boulder Highway. Police said the suspect entered the store with a gun and obtained cash and cigarettes.

He was last seen going south of Boulder Highway. A patrol unit spotted the suspect vehicle near Marion Drive and Stewart Avenue. Police conducted a traffic stop and the suspect was arrested.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department robbery detectives responded and the investigation is ongoing.