On Thursday, July 23, 2009, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Harriston M. Beck, 20 years of age, of the 7100 block of Manette, Jennings, Missouri with two counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree, two counts of Armed Criminal Action and Resisting Arrest by Fleeing. Warrants were issued on the above charges and Beck is currently being held on a $200,000 bond. A photo of Beck is attached and can be viewed online. On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 4:30 PM, St. Louis County Police responded to a robbery at the Subway Restaurant, 11101 Larimore in north St. Louis County. One armed suspect entered the business, demanding money, and left the restaurant with an undisclosed amount of money. The other suspect, Beck, drove the vehicle for their escape. Responding officers saw the vehicle nearby and activated their emergency lights. The vehicle stopped on Interstate 270 and both occupants of the car got out and fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. Suspect Beck was found hiding in the brush. The vehicle they abandoned contained the stolen money and a handgun. A further investigation also revealed Beck's involvement in an armed robbery on June 25, 2009 at the Family Dollar Store, 9882 Halls Ferry Road. The second suspect is still being sought. Media Relations Staff:
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