Suspect arrested after armed robbery at Dollar General in Absecon

Suspect arrested after armed robbery at Dollar General in Absecon
The sign outside the Dollar General store in Westminster, Colorado is pictured

ABSECON, N.J. — Police arrested a man following an armed robbery at the Dollar General on White Horse Pike Friday night, the Absecon Police Department announced.

Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call just before 8:30 p.m. reporting that a male suspect had entered the store, displayed a handgun, and threatened employees while demanding cash. Employees complied, and the suspect fled on foot with the stolen money.

A short time later, officers spotted an individual matching the suspect’s description nearby. After a brief foot pursuit through residential yards, the suspect was detained.

The investigation is ongoing, and the identity of the suspect has not been released.