Charged: 20-year-old Bayside man, in connection with February armed robbery of BP Gas Station

BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police say a 20-year-old Bayside man has been charged in connection with the armed robbery of the BP Gas Station on Brown Deer Road.

Anthony It faces a felony charge of armed robbery with threat of force.

Anthony It

The armed robbery occurred on February 12th just after 7:00 p.m.

Police say a suspect entered the store and asked to purchase a cigar.

The clerk asked for ID -- which the suspect provided, and according to the clerk, the photo ID matched that of the suspect.

Police say while the clerk was providing the suspect change, the suspect produced an unknown style, black colored long gun from a backpack he was carrying, and demanded money.

Police say during the course of their investigation, It was developed as a suspect.

He is currently in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail.

It has a court date scheduled for July 15th.