Arrested for armed robbery in Long Beach

The Long Beach Police Department arrested 38-year-old Ashikkumar G. Patel, of Mount Airy, MD and charged him with one count of Armed Robbery.

The arrest was the result of the investigation where Patel entered a convenience store on Railroad Street, presented a firearm and demanded money.

Patel was later stopped by the Harrison County Sheriff’s office while trying to leave the area and through an investigation with Long Beach Police Department, Patel was taken into custody for armed robbery.

Patel was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and incarcerated on a $250,000.00 bond set by Justice Court Judge Brandon Ladner pending further court action.