Hayden man arrested in connection to robbery

A Hayden man was arrested Sunday in connection to a reported robbery of a convenience store Saturday night.

Vance Groene, 39, was taken into custody at his home, according to a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office press release.

Groene admitted involvement in the robbery and was booked into the Kootenai County jail, according to the press release.

KCSO deputies responded to a reported armed robbery around 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hayden Quick Stop, 1615 W. Hayden Ave.

"The victim reported a white male wearing a mask, entered the store with a firearm and demanded money from the cash register," the release said. "After being provided the money, the suspect fled the scene on foot."

Based on surveillance footage, deputies identified a possible suspect. Detectives with KCSO’s Special Investigation Unit arrested Groene, the release said.