Lexington Gas Station Clerk Held Up At Knifepoint

Lexington police make a quick arrest after a man held up a gas station clerk at knife point.

Police say the suspect walked into the Circle-K on West Main Street around 6:30 this morning, pulled out a knife, demanded money from the clerk. They say the suspect then fled on foot.

Police took 26 year old Michael Collins into custody a short time later. He's now facing first degree robbery charges.

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