Suspect Arrested for Armed Robbery

A 33-year-old man is in custody after robbing a gas station early this morning.  The incident happened at around 5:45 a.m. near 20 Avenue and Queensway. Police say the suspect was masked and had a handgun on him. He fled the scene with some cash and lottery tickets.

Later on, authorities arrested the man at a check stop.  

The investigation continues. If you have any information on the incident, please call Crime Stoppers or Prince George RCMP.