Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested By Boise Police

BOISE, ID — The Boise Police Department announced Friday the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery from March 12 near W. State Street and N. Horseshoe Bend Road.

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Benjamin Mcconkey, 18, of Meridian, has been charged with felony Robbery and felony Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. Detectives from BPD's Violent Crime Unit arrested Mcconkey without incident Friday.

Mcconkey is charged due to an incident on March 12. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim working at a store and demanded money. The victim also struck the victim with another object, causing minor injuries.

Boise Police Department thanks all who called in tips related to the investigation.

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