Reno Police Arrest Man For Armed Robbery of Pharmacy

Christopher Haley arrested on June 25, 2014 charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, robbery with deadly weapon

RENO, NV - Reno police have arrested a man they say stole prescription medication from the pharmacy at Raley's on North Hills Blvd Tuesday night.

According to police, 22-year-old Christopher James Haley walked up to the pharmacy armed with a machete. Police say he told employees to hand over prescription pills, for which he did not have a prescription.

Once Haley got the pills, police say he left the store from the back and a citizen followed him at a safe distance. The citizen helped officers pinpoint where Haley was and he was taken into custody. He is being charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.