Police say Jacob Jeremy Mercer, 32, tried to rob a Jacksonville Beach, Florida convenience store on Sunday while dressed as the Star Wars villain.
Police in Florida say they've nabbed a man who allegedly tried to stick up a convenience store on Sunday while wearing a Darth Vader costume.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Jacob Jeremy Mercer entered the 8 til Late store and allegedly demanded money from the clerks.
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Cops say in his hand was a gun and on his face was the Star Wars mask.
"We looked at each other for a couple of seconds it was a little scary," a witness told WTSP.
A store employee says he threw a wine bottle at the suspect, who then fled from the store with blood running down his face.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene. However, an arrest was made shortly thereafter.
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Mercer is charged with armed robbery with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
No court date had been scheduled as of Monday afternoon and it was unclear if Mercer had an attorney.
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