Springfield police have arrested a man accused of robbing the Citgo gas station at 9th and Carpenter Friday morning.
Tanner Carney, 21, allegedly walked into the station around 10:30, demanded money and displayed a black handgun. Officers found hin near Enos Park a short time later, a search of his backpack turned up a weapon and cash.
Carney, who’s homeless, is facing charges of Armed Robbery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon and Armed Violence.