Shaun Laws, 36, of Rochester, was arrested on Aug. 18 in connection with an alleged robbery at Smokers Haven. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Shaun Laws, 36, of Rochester, was taken into custody on Aug. 18 in connection with an alleged robbery at Smokers Haven.

According to the Nashua Police Department, officers responded to the scene at 441 Amherst St. and were told that Laws entered the store and reportedly said that he had a gun. Employees also said he appeared to be hiding something under his shirt.

Laws then reportedly stole a vape and fled the scene. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and found Laws a short time later.

He has been charged with robbery and was held without bail. Laws was arraigned in Nashua District Court on Aug. 19.

Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.