A 17-year-old male suspect faces a number of charges in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station.

Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, a suspect wearing a Halloween mask and armed with two knives confronted an employee at a gas bar in the 1400 block of Henderson Highway.

The suspect demanded cash and cigarettes, said police. Officers patrolling in the area spotted the commotion and responded, taking the suspect into custody.

The 17-year-old suspect faces a number of charges, including robbery with a weapon and failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance.