A Norman man identified by his mother as a suspect wanted for the Feb. 8 armed robbery of the Mr. ShortStop convenience store was arrested Tuesday, Norman Police reports stated.

John Clark Lair Jr., 38, was taken into custody Tuesday by Norman Police, arrest records stated.

Lair and James Nolan, another suspect wanted in connection with the robbery, allegedly became intoxicated Feb. 8, and with a third suspect, entered the convenience store and demanded money from the store clerk, a Cleveland County Court affidavit of probable cause stated.

Lair allegedly pointed a shotgun at the clerk while the other two suspects walked around the counter to steal money from the cash register, the affidavit stated.

The robbery, which was recorded on the store’s video surveillance system, resulted in the suspects stealing cash and beer, Norman Police reports stated.

Detective Corey Lambrecht questioned Lair about the robbery. During the questioning, the detective saw a resemblance between Lair’s face and that of the gunman. Lambrecht said he recognized Lair’s crooked nose, according to the affidavit.

Lair was placed in a police line up and was identified by the store clerk as one of the suspects, according to the affidavit.

Lambrecht also questioned Lair’s mother, showing her surveillance video of the robbery.

She identified the gunman in the video as her son and also identified another suspect, James Nolan, according to the affidavit.

Lair denied being involved with the robbery, according to the affidavit.

Lair has been charged with first-degree robbery, conspiracy and wearing a mask during the commission of a crime, according to police records.