FORT WORTH, Texas — Updated at 8:07 a.m. Jan. 1, 2022 with new information from police.
Fort Worth police apprehended a robbery suspect after an hours-long standoff at a convenience store that lasted throughout the night and into the New Year, officials said.
Police said it appears the suspect robbed a store at 1908 Yucca Avenue and then ran back into the location when officers arrived.
The suspect barricaded themself, and a SWAT team was notified. The scene was active until at least 1:15 a.m. Jan. 1, but police said the suspected robber was eventually taken into custody without incident.
Police did not immediately say if there were other people inside the store or if the suspect was armed.
Areas near the intersection of Yucca Avenue and Interstate 35W were blocked off due to the active scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
