The suspect accused of holding up a convenience store in Phelps on Tuesday, is in custody following a manhunt that spanned two counties.
Sheriff Kevin Henderson says Brandon Burgess was caught yesterday after a tip to law enforcement placed him in a car with another person. That car was spotted and pulled over along Lower Lake Road in Seneca County.
After a short foot chase, Burgess was arrested for second-degree robbery and grand larceny.
He was arraigned on the charges and pleaded not guilty.
Henderson says police were concerned in this case over social media posts made by the suspect.
There was concern that Henderson might want to use a series of crimes to become a social media sensation, and police acted accordingly.
Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts says Burgess made some comments in court. Burgess is being held on 75 thousand dollars bail.