(COVINGTON)---A Covington man who was wanted on theft and parole violation charges has been arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office on an armed robbery charge, according to the Covington Police Department.

Covington Police Capt. Jack West reports that 28-year-old David K. Repath was wanted locally in connection with allegedly walking away from a drug rehab program, in violation of his parole, and on a theft warrant, for allegedly stealing checks from a local church.

Capt. West says that Repath was arrested recently by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies during an armed robbery attempt.

Capt. West adds that Repath earlier contacted Covington PD investigators telling them he was going to surrender, but he never did.

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