CVS manager stabbed by robbery suspect in Silver Spring

Police have arrested the man who stabbed the manager of a CVS store in Silver Spring Saturday night during a robbery attempt.

The suspect is Bernard Nyarko, charged with armed robbery and first-degree assault.

Police say it happened just before 7:10 p.m. at the store at 1290 East West Highway.

Investigators believe the manager was chasing the suspect who was attempting to leave the store. Police say the suspect stabbed the manager then fled the area.

Crews treated the victim on the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

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