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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.