Kent Police arrested a 24-year-old Kent man for investigation of robbery and assault after a two-hour standoff Friday at an apartment complex on the East Hill.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The incident began when officers responded to a call at around 12:15 p.m. about a robbery in the 10700 block of Southeast 240th Street, according to a Kent Police media release.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Officers arrived within minutes to find a woman who had been assaulted and her purse stolen. Witnesses had reported that the suspect ran east from the location to a neighboring apartment complex. Officers learned the man was in a nearby apartment and may have had a weapon during the robbery.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Police found the suspect and initial efforts to coax the man outside were unsuccessful. Tactical officers and hostage negotiators were summoned to the scene. The man eventually surrendered without incident.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Police booked the man into the King County jail. Detectives will finalize their investigation and file their case with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n