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A suspect is in custody for a robbery that occurred at Turkey Hill in Fleetwood.

Larry Houser, 24, Wyomissing, was forensically linked to the robbery at Turkey Hill and an arrest warrant was issued. Houser turned himself in to Fleetwood Police and is in custody without incident.

Fleetwood Police report that Houser will be also charged with the BB&T Bank, Fleetwood, robbery that occurred on Sept. 23.

Police report that at about 10:20 p.m. on Sept. 27 a man entered the Turkey Hill Convenience Store at 133 W. Main St., Fleetwood, and presented the clerk with a note which requested that she provide him with the money in the cash register. The suspect did not display a weapon, however, he implied that he had one in his pocket. The suspect fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was described as a man just over 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a dark green jacket and covered his face with a purple scarf or bandanna. The suspect had short hair with a buzz cut style.

Anyone with information is asked to call Fleetwood Police at 610-944-7011 or Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913 or via email at alertberks@aol.com. Refer to incident number 83-17-02482.