JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An attempted robbery Tuesday morning at a BP gas station on Edgewood Avenue was halted in large part due to the actions of a helpful citizen.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Officers responded to the robbery in progress around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
A citizen initially flagged down an officer to let them know there was a fight going on in the store.
JSO's Sergeant Jones commended the person who let the officer know, saying communication between police and citizens is vital in stopping crimes before they escalate.
JSO said when Jonathan Davis, 34, saw the officers approaching, he put a gun into a trash can, followed officer's directions and was taken into custody.
Police said they believe the gun may be a pellet gun or a plastic gun, but they have not analyzed it yet.
Davis was charged with Armed robbery.
A witness stated he was outside the business observed a older model truck he believed to be a Dodge Ram with no plates. When police pulled up, the witness said the truck took off toward Kennard Street.
