Officials received a report of an armed robbery that happened on Silver Street yesterday in Elko, regarding in a manhunt and an eventual arrest.
29-year old Jason McAlpine of Elko was arrested at a local motel around 7:00 p.m. on Monday night.
According to the report, McAlpine confronted the victim and demanded money.
When the victim said that he didn't have any money, McAlpine allegedly drew a pistol and stole a chain and wallet from the victim before leaving the scene.
Officers were able to find McAlpine at a local motel, where he was arrested without incident.
He has been booked into the Elko County Jail and charged with armed robbery, burglary, petit larceny and for violating a suspended sentence.
As part of the continuing investigation, Elko SWAT executed a search warrant at a home on Northside Drive around 9:00 p.m. Monday night.
If you have any information concerning this ongoing investigation, please contact Detective Brad Parvin at the Elko Police Department by calling (775) 777-7310.
