Man arrested in Family Dollar robbery

PANAMA CITY -- A Panama City man has been charged with the armed robbery of the Family Dollar at 297 W. 15th St.

The Panama City Police Department said Michael Lee Harris, 52, entered the store Wednesday and brandished a pocket knife and demanded money from the store clerk. He fled the area on foot with money from the store.

Detectives developed Harris as a suspect and on Monday he was arrested in the 1400 block of East Seventh Court in Panama City. The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force assisted in the arrest, police said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Ray Perkins at the Panama City Police Department, 850-872-3100, or report tips anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 850-785-TIPS.