The Lewiston Police Department arrested a man on Friday after he allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven gas station.
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At aproximately 3:52 a.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at the gas station.
A clerk allegedly informed them that a male suspected had entered the store and forcibly stole money from behind the register.
The clerk gave police a description of the suspect, and officers began searching for him upon their arrival on the scene.
Officers reportedly spotted a man matching the suspect’s description entering a nearby building, and apprehended him.
A search of the suspect allegedly revealed evidence related to the robbery.
The suspect was identified as Samuel Hurt, 44, of Lewiston.
He was arrested and charged with robbery and theft by unauthorized taking.
