One man is in custody after police say he fled on foot after robbing an Owego gas station.


The Tioga County Sheriff's Office says it received a 911 call after 1:30 this morning reporting a strong arm robbery at the Citgo gas station on 2 West Main Street in the Village of Owego. Upon arrival to the scene deputies found the crime still in progress.


A male suspect fled on foot, and after a short foot chase deputies placed the male in custody. The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 607-687-1010.