Rochester man arrested for Webster robbery

Keyshawn Walker arrested for Robbery and Petit Larceny

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A Rochester man was arrested on April 9 for robbing the 7-11 A-Plus located at 828 Ridge Road in Webster.

According to the press release by the Webster Police Department, Keyshawn S. Walker, 23, of Rochester, entered the establishment, went behind the cashier counter and pushed the cashier, and stole items including cigarettes and cigar wrappers.

Keyshawn S. Walker

Walker told the cashier that he had a knife during the altercation.

An Irondequoit police officer later identified a vehicle matching the description of the perpetrator’s vehicle while on patrol. The officer called in for assistance and followed the vehicle until it stopped in the area of Goodman/Garson Avenue. The officers identified all the occupants of the vehicle without incident.

Walker was arrested for Robbery in the first degree and Petit Larceny. He was arraigned before a Monroe County Court Judge and committed to the Monroe County Jail with bail set at $50,000 cash/$100,000 bond.

“The Webster Police Department thanks the Irondequoit Police Department and the New York State Police for their assistance with checking the area and locating the suspect vehicle involved in this crime,” Webster Police Chief Joseph Rieger stated in the press release.

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