Armed robbery suspect captured in Luzerne County

Armed robbery suspect captured in Luzerne County
Armed robbery suspect captured in Luzerne County Photo credit WILK

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, PA—An armed robbery suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Luzerne County, one day after police say he held up an auto repair shop.

According to police, the man was found in Butler Township after allegedly robbing JF Enterprises in Schuylkill County. Police say the proprietor of the business was struck in the head, and the suspect then took a gun and cash from the owner’s pockets.

The suspect was apprehended and is now in police custody.

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