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Laurel Police Department arrested and charged 20-year-old male Jaquaris L. White for Armed Robbery after he fled the scene Friday morning.

White allegedly robbed Clark’s service station located at 3705 Highway 15 North Friday evening around 3:28 a.m. White is accused of brandishing a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of cash after fleeing the scene.

He was charged with one count of Armed Robbery and will have his initial appearance in the Laurel Municipal Court Monday.

Sargent John Stringer made the arrest when he spotted White standing outside of Shadowood Park Apartments in Laurel.

Investigator Seth Crabtree was assigned to the case.

Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox encourages citizens to report any suspicious activity to the Laurel Police Department by phone at 601-399-4440 or Crime Stoppers at 601-428-STOP.