DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody in Lackawanna County after he was allegedly involved in two armed robberies in Allentown.
Between August 1 and August 2, Dunmore Police say they followed up on a lead in regards to a wanted fugitive out of Allentown.
Officers say the wanted man, Jeffery Keels, was accused of committing two armed robberies. Police say Keels possessed a firearm during both of those robberies.
Authorities explained that officers from Dunmore, Dickson City, Throop, and members of the Drug Task Force performed surveillance near a Dunmore hotel, where the information found led officers to the area in search of Keels.
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After their search, police say Keels was seen in a nearby parking lot, and after a brief chase on foot, was taken into custody without major incident at about 11:00 p.m. on Friday.
Police say Keels is facing multiple charges, including evading arrest and other related charges.
Keels is awaiting a preliminary hearing in regards to his felony warrant in Allentown, according to authorities.
Officers say a family member of Keels was also apprehended for having several outstanding warrants.
