Staff reports
Friday, October 16, 2015 9:12 am
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SANFORD - A Sanford man was arrested Thursday in the armed robbery of a city convenience store.
Matthew Prior, 25, was taken into custody on felony robbery charges at the Sanford Police station without incident, according to a press release from Sanford Police Det. Sgt. Matthew Jones on Thursday.
The Eastside Convenience Store at 88 High St. was robbed around 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Police said the suspect was struck by a passing vehicle as he fled the scene, but continued to flee and escaped in a waiting car with two others.
The press release did not indicate whether any more arrests are imminent or whether the suspect had sustained any injuries.
Sanford Police were not immediately available today.
Prior was booked at York County Jail late Thursday night with bail set at $10,000 cash. He is expected to make his initial appearance in court today.