Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on 1000 W Summit Parkway, where the employee confronted a male suspect who claimed to have a gun. The employee immediately contacted 911 after the suspect fled the scene. Officers arrived quickly, using the description provided to locate a suspect at Cedar and Broadway just eight minutes later. Jerry G. Allen Jr.

, 38, was detained without incident, and the stolen items were recovered. He was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft and booked into Spokane County Jail. The incident emphasizes the importance of prompt reporting and police response in maintaining public safety. Local businesses can be reassured by the rapid action taken by law enforcement in this case. Spokane Police continue to encourage community vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities.