A man is behind bars after police say he stole from a gas station Tuesday night.
It happened at the Buddy's gas station on Page Avenue in Leoni Township just before 8 p.m.
Police say a 59-year-old man walked into the store with a large knife and stole several lottery tickets and other items before running away. The clerk told police she was familiar with the suspect from being in the store on previous occasions. She gave officers a clear description of the man. She was not hurt in the incident.
The suspect was arrested shortly after the robbery. Police say he had a large knife in his possession at the time of his arrest. He's currently being held at the Jackson County Jail on armed robbery charges. His name won't be released until he's arraigned.
