MADISON (WKOW) — A man was arrested for armed robbery after a series of incidents on East Washington Avenue.

Marcus Lucas, 44, was arrested for two counts of armed robbery and probation violation.

According to the Madison Police Department, Lucas tried to rob a business on the 2900 block of East Washington Avenue on Friday. An employee recognized him as someone who was banned from entering the premises. Lucas ran after the failed robbery attempt.

Lucas then entered a nearby business, where he stole cash and ran away, police reported.

Police caught Lucas a short time later.

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