(Storm Lake)– An arrest has been made in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at a Storm Lake liquor store this past weekend.
Storm Lake Police were called to Al’s Liquor shortly after 9:20pm on Sunday. An employee informed officers that a man had entered the business and brandished a firearm, which he held to the employee’s head. The man allegedly moved the employee to the cash register where he took an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled on foot. No injuries were reported. Police were unable to locate the suspect at that time.
On Tuesday, police executed search warrants at two locations in Storm Lake. The suspect, 24-year-old Eh Lwe of Storm Lake, was located at one of those locations. Several other individuals were detained. They were transported to the Storm Lake Police Department for further investigation.
During the execution of the search warrants, police allegedly located clothing worn by Lwe during the incident, as well as cash and a black BB gun that was used during the robbery. Drug paraphernalia, a quantity of marijuana and methamphetamine, and two firearms were also located.
Lwe was charged with 1st Degree Robbery, assault while participating in a felony, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, and 5th Degree Theft. He was booked into the Buena Vista County Jail on a 37-thousand 300-dollar bond.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional charges are possible.
(Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KAYL in Storm Lake)
