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Man who allegedly robbed Covington store with screwdriver arrested

by Katie Moore / Eyewitness News

Posted on December 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM

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COVINGTON, La. -- Witnesses played a big role in capturing an armed robbery suspect in Covington Sunday morning.

According to Covington police, 30-year-old Michael Sorapuru allegedly robbed the Walgreens on Highway 190 using a screwdriver.

He demanded pain killer-type drugs and after getting them, forced employees to lay on the floor before fleeing.

A witness took down the license plate number on his white Cadillac Deville, and police were able to arrest him at his home in Abita Springs.

Sorapuru is facing armed robbery charges. Police say they're still considering charging him with other offenses as well.

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psychohurricane said on December 21, 2009 at 2:54 AM

Holding Someone Against His Or Her Will The Last time I Checked Was Called Kidnapping! Either Throw The Book At this Scum Bag Or Tell Us Who He Is Related to!

psychohurricane said on December 21, 2009 at 2:56 AM

Too Bad Walgreens Employees Don"t Carry Guns Or Better Yet a Law Abiding Citizen With a CWP To React To His Demand To get On the Floor And Lay Down To Him Being Greeted With Lead To his Chest!

psychohurricane said on December 21, 2009 at 2:57 AM

It"s Time We The People Protest And Serve Ourself! Power To The People!

2leggedzoo said on December 21, 2009 at 12:48 PM

You got the psycho part down pat.

peabus said on December 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM

I WONDER IF IT WAS A TOY SCREWDRIVER.

educatedgirl said on December 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

OMG!!! I KNOW THIS GUY!!! HOW SAD.. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I SEEN HIM ON THE NEWS..WTF WAS HE THINKING?? BUT GOD NEVER SLEEPS & EVERYONE MAKE MISTAKES..SO PPL DON'T JUDGE ANYONE!! REMEMBER THAT:) VERY..VERY SAD THOUGH:(

gofigure said on December 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM

That's right "educatedgirl," don't judge anyone. Since you are so kind and forgiving, perhaps next time you will volunteer to substitute yourself or your child for any of the store employees who had their lives threatened by this waste of human flesh? He needs a prescription alright. I prescribe a 357 to the head!