Robbery in NE Calgary - Offender Apprehended

At 0037 hours on 2013/01/28 a male offender robbed the clerk at the 7-11 located at 3725 30 Avenue SE. Approximately 30 minutes later a vehicle believed to be related to the robbery was spotted at 52 Street X 16 Avenue NE. The vehicle fled and was followed by the  HAWC helicopter for several minutes before being abondoned east of McKnight Trail on Stoney Trail. The offender attempted to flee on foot, and was apprehended a short distance from his vehicle. Charges are pending.