SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after an early morning robbery and police chase.
Just after 1:30a.m. Friday police responded to a theft call at a convenience store in the 2800 Block of East Douglas in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
A 21-year-old female employee told police a suspect later identified as 33-year-old Zachary Vrana of Wichita, entered the store and said he wanted to purchase beer. Since it was after hours, she was unable to sell him beer.
Vrana than attempted to forcibly steal a package of cigarettes by grabbing her hand. She was able to retain the cigarettes but Vrana stole the beer from the counter and fled the business in a red Toyota Corolla.
The employee followed Vrana out of the business and he picked up a landscaping rock and acted as if he was going to throw it at her, according to Davidson. The employee was able to provide 911 with the vehicle description and tag number.
Police in the area quickly located the vehicle and Vrana led them on a brief chase. During the pursuit, Vrana struck a parked vehicle in the 200 Block of South Holyoke. He then fled the car on foot.
After an officer used a Taser, police arrested him. The employee and officer were not injured.
Vrana is being held on requested charges of robbery, battery, felony flee and elude, obstruct, DUI and other traffic violation.