Armed robber suspect taken into custody

A man who robbed a gas station at gunpoint was located and arrested on Friday.  

Police responded to a call on Monday to Ella Boulevard, where a man had broken into a building and stolen property. Surveillance video led them to suspect Esco Knighten. 

Further investigation revealed that he was linked to an Aggravated Robbery at a Valero Gas Station on Kuykendahl Road. A photo spread was assembled and he was positively identified.

His total bond is set at $45,000.

During his arrest, Knighten was not wearing any clothing except for a pair of underwear, for reasons police have not specified.