Chesterfield Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Chesterfield Police arrest a man suspected for robbing the Sheetz on Providence Road early Thursday morning (Photo Credit: Chesterfield Police)
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(CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va.) -- Police have arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at the Sheetz at 20 S. Providence Road at about 5:13 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13.

Police say the suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect then went behind the counter and took cash. Two customers attempted to stop the suspect, but he fled on foot toward a nearby Super 8 Motel.

On Thursday, detectives obtained warrants for 39 year old Jimine Carter for robbery, abduction, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, wearing a mask in public and two counts of assault and battery. Carter, of the 8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike, was arrested Thursday and is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Jail without bond.

Police continue their investigation into this incident. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.