Police arrest teen in August armed robbery

Police, have arrested a teen in an armed robbery that took place in Auburn, Ala. on August 17.

According to an official report, charged with robbery first degree is 19-year-old Jakobe Keshun Thomas ofAlexander City, Ala.

Thomas,, who had been developed as a suspect by Auburn police, was arrested Wednesday morning by Alexander City Police during a traffic stop.

Police say the pickup truck used in the robbery was recovered.

Police are still searching for a second suspect.

The robbery occurred in the afternoon in the parking lot of a business located in the 1600 block of Opelika Road.

Police say the female victim exited her vehicle and was approached by a black male with a handgun who demanded money.

The suspect took her purse containing cash and a cell phone. He then got into a passenger side of a truck and got away.

There was video footage of the truck and a suspect.

This story was originally published September 13, 2017 at 5:30 PM with the headline "Police arrest teen in August armed robbery."