Sheriff’s Office investigating W. Main St. robbery in Owego; one suspect in custody

Sheriff’s Office investigating W. Main St. robbery in Owego; one suspect in custody

On Jan. 12, 2015 at 1:39 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received an E-911 call reporting a strong-arm robbery at the Citgo Gas Station, pictured, on 2 W. Main St. in the Village of Owego, N.Y. )(Photo by Wendy Post)

On Jan. 12, 2015 at 1:39 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received an E-911 call reporting a strong-arm robbery at the Citgo Gas Station on 2 W. Main St. in the Village of Owego, N.Y.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call, and upon arriving on scene found the crime still in progress. A male subject fled on foot and after a brief foot pursuit, Sheriff’s Deputies placed one individual in custody.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with information related to this crime call their Criminal Investigation Division at (607) 687-1010. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene by the New York State Police.