The suspect in a 15th Ave E convenience store robbery was arrested by police Thursday afternoon only a few blocks from the scene of the crime.
Seattle Police were called to the 7-Eleven at 15th and Denny Thursday around noon after a clerk was found inside the store with minor injuries to his head.
Seattle Fire was called to the store around 12:12 PM to treat the clerk. The clerk told police the suspect had assaulted him and robbed the store.
Police searched the area for the suspect. A man matching the suspect description was taken into custody just minutes later near 12th and Howell. According to police radio, a witness was brought to the scene to identify the suspect.
One in custody after robbery at Capitol Hill convenience store near 15th/Denny. Clerk sustained minor injuries.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 19, 2015
