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Two men arrested in Westmoreland armed robbery

By Greg Bebermeyer

03/23/2021

(KMZA)--Two men have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a convenience store in Westmoreland.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Department said it took place shortly before 6:00 Monday morning at the Short Stop convenience store.

An undetermined amount of money and merchandise was taken after an individual displayed a firearm at the store clerk. The individual fled the scene with another person in a blue passenger car. No injuries were reported.

According to a release from the Sheriff's Office, detectives were able to identify both suspects involved.

21-year-old Khoavun Raymond George, of Manhattan, was arrested later Monday in rural Westmoreland.

The second suspect, 19-year-old Donovan O'Connell, also of Manhattan, was arrested Tuesday in Manhattan.

Both men are being held in the Pottawatomie County Jail on charges of aggravated robbery.

The Sheriff's Office said detectives continue to investigate the incident and there may be additional charges.

The blue passenger car was also located and seized.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and Riley County Police Department assisted in the investigation.

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