DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Deputies have taken a suspect into custody after an armed robbery at a gas station on Dania Beach.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Chevron gas station on Federal Highway and Old Griffin Road, at around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday.

Officials said a man armed with a gun went into the gas station and demanded cash from the employee working.

A fight ensued between the armed man and the employee before the man tried to flee the scene through the back door of the gas station.

He was taken into custody and deputies have since identified him as Anthony Edwards.

It remains unclear if the employee was injured in the fight.

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