Lexington Police are investigating after they say a man ran into a pharmacy, yelled that he had a bomb and demanded cash.
The incident occurred at the Rite Aid on Richmond Road. They say the suspect walked into the store, pulled up his shirt and announced he had a bomb strapped to his chest.
The “bomb” in question turned out to be electrodes from a previous hospital stay.
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Police say the clerk recognized the man and refused to hand over any cash. The suspect turned around and started to run out the door when he bumped into a woman and grabbed her purse.
Police set up a perimeter and caught him across the street at the Extended Stay.
The suspect was taken into police custody and was charged with first degree robbery and second degree robbery. His name has not been released.
