North Miami, FL - Police in South Florida have arrested a man who allegedly robbed a Family Dollar at gunpoint.
North Miami police announced the arrest of 46-year-old Clieve Lake Jr. on Wednesday following the robbery of a Family Dollar store located on NE Sixth Ave in North Miami.
According to police, an employee witnessed Lake concealing merchandise in his bag around noon and confronted him as he tried to leave.
The situation escalated when Lake allegedly lifted his shirt, revealed a handgun tucked in his waistband, and threatened the employee.
Fearing for their safety, the employee stepped aside, allowing Lake to flee the store in a stolen Dodge Charger.
Police located the vehicle that afternoon and apprehended Lake at an apartment complex.
He was taken into custody on charges of armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Court records show Lake has a history of felony convictions in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
He is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.