Three suspects have been arrested in the armed robbery at Premium Smoke and Vape in Montgomery, according to police.
Authorities say the incident happened around 6:23 p.m. on July 17, when Orange County 911 dispatched officers to the Hawkins Drive store for a panic alarm. When officers arrived, the store owner told them he had been robbed by two men—one of whom pressed a handgun into his ribcage while demanding money. Police said the suspects got away with crash and merchandise. They allegedly fled on foot and were met nearby by an accomplice in a getaway car.
Following an investigation and tips from the public, Town of Montgomery police say they arrested Shakar Johnson, 19, of Walden; Brandan Wilson, 20, of Maybrook; and Joshua Burks, 18, also of Maybrook.
All three are facing multiple charges, including robbery, conspiracy, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal facilitation.
The arrests follow a public plea for help identifying the suspects last week after police released surveillance images from the scene.
