ROOTSTOWN -- A 17-year-old boy is in custody after he allegedly robbed the Dollar General store Thursday. The store is located at 4236 S.R. 44, south of Interstate 76.
Portage County Sheriff Duane Kaley said an employee of the store had called to report the youth who was armed with a handgun.
The teen, who was not from the county, forcibly robbed one of the cashiers of an undetermined amount of money, Kaley said. The boy then fled the store on foot and then entered a car, which then left the area. Kaley refused to comment whether there were other people in the car.
The car left the area, but the driver stopped at local church so evidence may be disposed, Kaley said, also refusing to name the church or the evidence left at the scene.
Police were able to stop the vehicle at Lynn Road, and the teen was arrested, Kaley said. He will be charged with delinquency by reason of aggravated robbery and delinquency by reason of fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers. The county prosecutor may add additional charges, Kaley said.
Members of the sheriff's department, Ohio Highway Patrol and Ravenna Police Department participated in the apprehension of the suspect.