A Montour man has been charged with first degree felony robbery after allegedly pointing a gun and demanding money at a Marshalltown convenience store on Thursday evening.

At approximately 8:37 p.m., Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) officers were dispatched to Jiffy Mart at 111 S. 3rd Ave. for a robbery, according to a press release. The victim advised that the suspect had pointed a firearm, demanded money and then left the area on foot.

Officers quickly arrived in the area and located a suspect matching the description provided by the victim and witness. The suspect fled from officers on foot but was apprehended shortly thereafter, and the firearm allegedly used in the crime was also recovered.

John David Henderson, 42, of Montour was charged with first degree robbery (a Class B felony), going armed with intent (a Class D felony), interference with official acts (a simple misdemeanor) and public intoxication, also a simple misdemeanor.

Henderson was transported to the Marshall County Jail after being medically cleared by UnityPoint Marshalltown.