A man had just arrived at a Madison convenience store when a stranger approached him and attempted to steal his keys, according to a police incident report. Officers were dispatched to the Kwik Trip in the 400 block of North Third Street around 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
The suspect demanded the victim hand over his keys, and a struggle took place when the victim refused. The victim was able to break free and safely get inside the store.
Officers arrived to find the suspect still in the parking lot. He attempted to run away but was taken into custody nearby.
Krekwom M. Smith, 23, was arrested for attempted strong-armed robbery, disorderly conduct, battery, and resisting arrest.
