Armed robbery suspect arrested after failed getaway in Escambia County

An armed robbery suspect in Escambia County was taken into custody after an attempted escape didn't work out as planned, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office did not immediately release additional details about the circumstances of the arrest, the location of the alleged robbery, or the suspect's identity. WKRG-TV 5 reports the incident involved a holdup attempt followed by an attempted getaway.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.