Centralia Police have arrested Jeremy A. Sturdevant, 42, in connection with an attempted robbery at a convenience store on Saturday morning. The incident unfolded around 9:15 a. m. when Sturdevant entered the store and displayed a firearm, demanding cash from the clerk.

He left in a light-colored Saturn without obtaining any money. Investigators traced his vehicle to an apartment complex in Chehalis, where they apprehended him. Following his arrest, police executed a search warrant at Sturdevant's apartment and seized multiple firearms, raising concerns about his potential threat level. He has been charged with first-degree robbery and extortion and is currently held at Lewis County Jail. The police are seeking any additional information from the public regarding this incident.

Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Dave Clary at the Centralia Police Department.