A Liberty High School junior was arrested Monday after an early morning armed robbery at the Exxon gas station on Liberty Road in Sykesville, according to a Maryland State Police news release. <\/p>\n
Sykesville resident John Francis Gallagher III, 16, is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened an Exxon clerk with a knife and stole multiple packs of cigarettes. <\/p>\n
After consulting with the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office, Gallagher has been charged as an adult with armed robbery, robbery, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and theft less than $1,000, according to police. <\/p>\n
Police responded to the Exxon around 4:20 a.m. Monday for the report of an armed robbery. <\/p>\n
The store clerk told police a man - later identified as Gallagher - approached the counter, displayed a knife that appeared to be a \"steak knife,\" and instructed the clerk to empty the register, according to the news release. <\/p>\n
According to police, the clerk asked Gallagher if he was serious and after Gallagher said he was, he walked behind the counter displaying the knife. <\/p>\n
According to police, the clerk then turned to the register to open it when Gallagher allegedly began taking packs of cigarettes from the shelf and putting them in his backpack. <\/p>\n
The clerk attempted to tackle the suspect and a scuffle ensued that caused the clerk to be cut on his wrist, police said. <\/p>\n
After the scuffle, the clerk chased Gallagher out the front door and across the parking lot toward Liberty Road, according to police. <\/p>\n
Surveillance tapes showed the suspect leaving the scene on a skateboard. Photos taken from the video surveillance were shown to school officials in the area who identified Gallagher, police said. <\/p>\n
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