Police arrest man suspected of robbing West Allis gas station

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police arrested a man suspected of robbing a gas station near 57th and Burnham.

According to the West Allis Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to a hold up alarm at the gas station. The investigation revealed that a lone suspect robbed the gas station at knife point and fled. An initial search of the area for the suspect was unsuccessful.

A couple of hours later, as officers patrolled the area and kept their eyes open for the robbery suspect, an officer observed a person matching the description of the robbery suspect. When the officer attempted to speak with the individual, he fled on foot. After a foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended.

The suspect was found in possession of a large knife and some of the property stolen in the robbery. It was determined that the suspect is a resident of Milwaukee.

The case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County D.A.'s Office for charges.