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Huntington Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery on Washington Avenue
Quick action leads to arrest at Coach’s Inn following violent robbery
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington Police responded swiftly to a reported armed robbery in the 1000 block of Washington Avenue on Friday evening, resulting in the arrest of a suspect at a local motel. According to Chief Phil Watkins, the robbery was reported shortly before 7 PM. Detectives tracked the suspect to Coachs Inn, where officers made the arrest without incident. While no further details have been released pending investigation, witnesses reported that the suspect brandished a firearm during the crime. Authorities have not yet released information about the type of firearm used or the value of items stolen, but emphasized that the case is being handled as a felony offense. The robbery occurred in a mixed commercial-residential corridor frequented by both foot traffic and commuters, raising concerns about repeat incidents in a dense part of the city. Local business owners praised law enforcements fast response and reiterated the need for improved surveillance.