Suspect in Lahti shop robbery arrested in Helsinki

A man suspected of aggravated robbery at a shop on Rautatienkatu in Lahti has been apprehended in Helsinki, police confirmed on Monday.

The arrest took place on Monday, March 16, according to a report by Finnish public broadcaster Yle. Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect or the circumstances of the arrest.

The robbery occurred at a commercial premises in central Lahti. Police had conducted searches in the area following the incident.