Bradenton Police Arrest Suspect in Two Robberies

Bradenton Police Detectives arrested a suspect today in two robberies that took place this week.

Detectives arrested Joshua B. Handley, 29, of Manatee County on a charge of armed robbery. According to a Bradenton police report Handley confessed to committing armed robbery at the Panda Buffet on Tuesday.

He also confessed to armed robbery of the Courtesy Cleaners on the same day, according to the report. That case is being investigated by the Manatee County Sheriff's office.

Police charged Handley in the robbery at the Panda Buffet Restaurant at 3901 Manatee Avenue West.

Police were called to the restaurant after a man came into the restaurant and asked for change for a dollar.The suspect then went  behind the counter while brandishing a large knife, and demanded and money from the cash register.