Police have charged an Albrightsville man who they say wore a clown mask and used a samurai sword to rob a Chestnuthill minimart earlier this month.

State police said through investigation and tips from community members, the suspect was identified as William Clancy, 39. After an extensive investigation which included interviews and search warrants, he was taken into custody on Saturday.

On Oct. 13, at 4:54 a.m., Troopers from PSP Fern Ridge were dispatched to

the UniMart store on Route 115 at the intersection with Jonas Road for a reported armed robbery.

Surveillance showed the suspect entered the rear of the business and

brandished a samurai sword and demanded the cashier open the cash register in order for him to take the money inside. After taking the money, the suspect left the business and went into the woods.

The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office approved charges to include three

counts of robbery, reckless endangerment, simple assault, theft, receiving stolen

property and possession of instruments of a crime.

Police said Clancy was transported to the Monroe County Correctional Facility where he will be arraigned at a later date and time.