The arrest of the 19-year-old man is in connection with a raid on MacRae’s First Stop shop on Huntington Road in York, which happened on Thursday, August 28.
Two women at the shop were threatened by the raider who was brandishing a handgun.
The arrested man is currently in police custody.
Anyone who can help police with their investigation should contact York CID on 101, select option 2 and ask for Mike Avison.
Or you can email information to [email protected].
For those who would prefer to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111.