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A Suffolk man is facing felony charges following his arrest in connection with the Sept. 5 armed robbery of a local convenience store.

Suffolk Police arrested Daniel Allen Jr., 33, Friday, Sept. 9 on charges of robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, all three felonies. According to a police news release, the charges are in connection with the Sept. 5 armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store located on Carolina Road. These were all granted by the magistrate. Allen was not released on bond.

The suspect allegedly entered the store at 2:30 a.m., Sept. 5 wearing a medical mask, sunglasses, a dark blue hoodie with the hood on and gloves.  Police reported that the offender produced a handgun and demanded money.  The suspect obtained an unknown amount of money and lottery tickets then fled the scene on foot.  There were no reported injuries.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, contact Suffolk Police or Suffolk Crime Line.  To submit online, go to www.p3tips.com, visit the Suffolk Police Department website at suffolkva.us/spd and look for the Suffolk Crime Line link, or go to the Suffolk Police Department Facebook page at www.facebook.com/suffolkpolicedepartment.