Saint Joseph police arrested a suspect within hours of an armed robbery Tuesday night at the East Hills Shopping Center.  Sergeant James Langston says officers made the arrest shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.

The victim told police a man pulled a gun on him outside the mall, robbed him, and fled into the shopping center.  A security officer spotted the suspect, but he ran off.  Police officers made the arrest early Wednesday morning.

The incident is still under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Tips Hotline at 238.TIPS.