New Castle police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery.

Police say they arrested Kevin Gardner on Thursday in a parking lot on Croton Avenue.

The alleged robbery happened on April 29 at the Last Minute Mart on the 1000 block of Wilmington Road in New Castle.

Police say two males entered the Last Minute Mart with masks and a handgun.

The men allegedly threatened the store employee and took cash, cigarettes and the store's phone.

Gardner is facing charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Firearm charges will be added to these charges according to police.

Officers say Gardner was arraigned and has been placed in the Lawrence County Jail.