Man Arrested After Alleged Robbery at Vancouver Towne Pump

Police say suspect William Jacob was booked on first-degree robbery charges after incident at convenience store.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Vancouver police say they quickly apprehended a suspect, William Jacob, after an alleged robbery at the Towne Pump convenience store on East Fourth Plain Boulevard on Tuesday night. Officers recovered a knife and about $1,450 in cash that was taken from the store's register.

Why it matters

First-degree robbery is the most serious robbery charge in Washington state, carrying potentially lengthy prison sentences. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges convenience stores face with property crime and the need for effective law enforcement response.

The details

According to police, the suspect slipped behind the counter at the Towne Pump store, implied he had a weapon, and left with money from the register. Officers later spotted a man matching the description in the surrounding neighborhood and detained him. Investigators recovered the stolen cash, a knife, and clothing that matched surveillance footage of the incident.

  • The alleged robbery occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Police apprehended the suspect, William Jacob, shortly after the incident.

The players

William Jacob

A suspect who was booked into the Clark County Jail on first-degree robbery charges after the incident at the Towne Pump convenience store.

Vancouver Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the alleged robbery at the Towne Pump store.

Towne Pump

The convenience store located at 3515 E Fourth Plain Blvd in Vancouver, Washington where the alleged robbery took place.

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What they’re saying

“We must act swiftly to apprehend suspects and protect local businesses from property crime.”

— Chief Michael Johnson, Vancouver Police Department (hoodline.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Thursday whether to allow William Jacob to be released on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges that convenience stores face with robbery and the importance of effective police response to protect local businesses and public safety.