Yukon robbery lands suspect in custody after brief lockdown, authorities say

YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) – The Yukon Police Department, alongside the Oklahoma City Police Department, says a robbery suspect is behind bars on Thursday morning.

According to authorities, the robber was taken into custody near the convenience store at S. Cornwell Ave. and Vandament Ave. after fleeing on foot and discarding a firearm.

Police say the weapon was located after surrounding areas, including the Spanish Cove Retirement Community, were placed on a brief lockdown.

Yukon police department seeks identification of two suspects in theft investigation

The lockdown has been lifted, and police confirm there is no longer a threat…

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