Man arrested after attempted armed robbery in Danville

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DANVILLE (WSLS 10) - Danville Police have arrested a man who attempted to rob a convenience store.

According to police, officers responded to a call about an attempted robbery at the Speedway convenience store on North Main Street around 8:20 p.m. Saturday.

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The suspect, Arsha Henderson, 21, entered the store and demanded money.

Police said he was carrying a handgun.

Henderson left the store without any cash or merchandise and no one was hurt.

Danville Police said Henderson is charged with attempted robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

He is being held in the Danville City Jail without bond.