Nov 03, 2009 (Opelika-Auburn News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX News Network) --

Opelika police arrested Gredarius Stefan Brooks, 17, of Lanett at 11:30 a.m. Friday and charged him with four counts of robbery, said Opelika police Capt. Allan Elkins. The arrest stems from a robbery reported at the Dollar General in the 3700 block of Pepperell Parkway earlier that day, in which cash was taken from the business.

During the robbery three customers who were in the store at time were also robbed of cash, according to police. Brooks was apprehended by Opelika police after a short foot chase.

Brooks was transported to the Lee County Detention Facility, according to police.

Additional warrants in connection with other robbery incidents could be forthcoming, Elkins said. At the time of his arrest, Brooks was free on bond on charges of a Sept. 16 robbery of Big Cat Fuels on 2nd Avenue.

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