Storm Lake, IA (KICD)– A Storm Lake man is behind bars following an investigation into a New Year’s Day armed robbery.

Police were initially called to a Storm Lake liquor store shortly before 9:30 Sunday night to a report of an individual entering the store and brandishing a firearm allegedly holding the weapon to an employee’s head before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The investigation continued into Tuesday when multiple search warrants were executed eventually leading to multiple people being detained for further investigation, including 24-year-old Eh Lwe.

Police allege clothing worn by the suspect was found during a search along with a BB gun believed to have been used during the robbery as well as multiple controlled substances.

Lwe has been charged with first degree robbery, assault while participating in a felony, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and fifth degree theft.

Police say the incident remains under investigation and additional charges are possible.