Man Arrested In Cherry Hill Gas Station Robbery: Police

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A Laurel Springs man has been arrested and charged in a gas station robbery that took place last month, Cherry Hill police announced Monday evening.

Michael C. Mills, 32, was arrested on March 9 after police received information from the public, police said. Mills is accused of stealing cigarettes while threatening a gas station employee at knife point at the Citgo Gas Station, 1510 Route 38 just after 7 pm. on Saturday, Feb. 17.

He approached a gas station attendant and threatened him with a knife, police said. He made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. During the investigation, Cherry Hill police shared surveillance images of Mills and his car with the public via the media and social media. Police received several tips from the public they were able to use to identify and arrest Mills.

Mills was charged with robbery, theft, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.

“The Cherry Hill Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the public in assisting us solve this crime and would like to remind our community partners that information regarding criminal activity may be shared by calling the police department directly and may also be submitted anonymously at tips@cherryhillpolice.com or http://cherryhill-nj.com/forms.aspx?FID=84,” police said in a Facebook post.

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