Just after 3 a.m. Feb. 9, John Thomas Summers, 18, walked into the Mechanicsville 7-Eleven with a 30/30 Marlin rifle and demanded money from a clerk, police say.
After grabbing less than $200, Summers fled the store and got into a red Honda. An alert witness observed the incident and provided vital information to Sheriff Deputies responding to the area.
The suspect’s vehicle was spotted by Deputy Doug Harris in the area of Laurel Grove and a felony stop was conducted by Deputy Harris and Trooper Shughart. Summers, of Mechanicsville, was taken into custody without incident.
BCI detectives responded and conducted follow up investigation. The suspect was charged with Armed Robbery and Theft Under $500. Additional charges are pending.