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MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- A man accused of robbing a convenience store was caught when he went back to the store a few days later and apologized for it, authorities said.

Officials of the Monroe Police Department were informed that 27-year-old Ronald L. Washington III allegedly robbed a Circle K convenience store on April 7. Police were advised that Washington returned to the convenience store on April 19 to purchase a pack of cigarettes and he apologized to the store employee for committing the robbery days prior.

According to the affidavit, the store clerk gave officers a description of Washington and his vehicle. Monroe Police managed to make contact with the suspect on Siddon Street where he was arrested.

Authorities took a photo of Washington and the store clerk identified Washington as the suspect who allegedly committed the robbery and apologized for the incident. He was taken to the Ouachita Correctional Center where he was booked for Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.