Man arrested after Janesville convenience store robbery

Deputy finds suspect walking without a coat

Published On: Feb 01 2013 01:52:24 PM CST   Updated On: Feb 01 2013 01:53:38 PM CST
Nicholas Hughes
JANESVILLE, Wis. -

A Milton man was arrested after Janesville police investigated the robbery of a convenience store Friday morning.

Officers responded to Lion’s Quick Mart at 104 E. Racine St. at 5:55 a.m. for a holdup alarm.

Police said a man entered the store, demanded money and left on foot before an officer arrived. No weapon was displayed.

A Rock County deputy located a man, Nicholas D. Hughes, 25, walking without a coat. Police later arrested him on suspicion of robbery and a probation hold.

Police said the money taken in the robbery was recovered.

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