Man arrested in connection with robbery

Van Wert Police Dept. information

A 26-year-old man has been identified as the person who committed an armed robbery at the Van Wert Pak-A-Sak store in the early morning hours of November 14.

The man, John J. Gosnell, is currently in the custody of Paulding Police Department after being charged with a robbery in that city during the same approximate time frame.

Charges are pending by the Van Wert City Police Department and the Defiance Police Department, which is also investigating an armed robbery in that city.

Gosnell allegedly showed Pak-A-Sak employees a small silver handgun as he entered the store, 800 N. Washington St., about 12:30 a.m. November 14 and demanded money.

After he was given money, Gosnell reportedly left the store and ran south on Washington Street.