Hanover Police have charged a 31 year old Hanover man with robbery.
Police say on Monday, (September 13th), during the early morning hours, officers responded to a robbery at the Pioneer Gas Station on 10th Street in Hanover.
Police say their investigation determined a masked suspect entered the gas station, told the clerk he had a gun and demanded money, then fled the scene on foot after stealing some merchandise.
According to a release, within minutes of the robbery, Hanover officers responding to the scene located a suspect matching the description found fleeing the area on foot.
Police say the suspect was arrested without incident but officers reportedly found a large knife and the stolen merchandise on the suspect.
The 31 year old Hanover man is charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
He also faces an additional charge of Theft Under $5,000 from a previous theft. He was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody by a Justice of the Peace.
Police say, “Although these incidents are not common locally, our community and greater communities are not immune to these acts of violence. This incident should serve as a reminder for area businesses to review their robbery prevention strategies and procedures with their employees to enhance the safety and security of everyone.”