Arrest made in Preston Co. robbery

moats-gregoryKINGWOOD, W.Va. — State Police have made an arrest in Tuesday’s convenience store robbery in Reedsville.

Gregory Allen Moats, Jr., 25, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with first-degree armed robbery for a hold up at Browns Mill Grocery the day before. Moats entered the store around 6:15 p.m. and according the investigation pulled a knife and demanded money. Moats fled the store on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

He was apprehended Wednesday afternoon by state troopers.

Moats was arraigned with his bond set at $250,000.