One Kwik Fill Robber Arrested

Bradford City Police have arrested a man who they say admitted to his part in a robbery at the East Main Street Kwik Fill Friday night.

Chief Chris Lucco says 18-year-old Kyle Eck approached police this morning and told them about his involvement in the planning and execution of the robbery. He also confirmed details police knew to be true, Lucco said in a news release.

Eck admitted that his involvement was to drive his co-conspirators -- 18-year-old Alex Hayes and a male juvenile – to and from the scene. Eck is charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, tampering with evidence and theft.

Eck also led officers to the location of the clothing that was worn by his co-defendants during the crime and this clothing was, in fact, identified by officers as what was seen in the video surveillance obtained from the store.

An arrest warrant for Alex Hayes was issued today by District Judge Dominic Cercone for robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, theft and simple assault.

Anyone with information as to Hayes whereabouts is asked to contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911 or www.cityofbradfordpolice.com.

"I would like to thank the members of the public for the information they provided to our department without the assistance of concerned community members it would make our mission substantially more difficult," Lucco said. "I would also like to thank all of the officers involved in the investigation for a job well done. "

The robbery happened at just before 9 o'clock Friday night when Hayes and the male juvenile brandished a knife and told the clerk to give them the money in the cash register. They got away with nearly $400.


Pictured, Alex Hayes. Police believe Hayes has shorter hair at this time.