An alleged gunman who tried to 'outsmart' police by pretending he was innocent and was running for his life, was arrested when police discovered his true identity.

It is alleged that last weekend, a man was observed robbing several persons in South Parade, downtown Kingston, and an alarm was raised, forcing him to run as police officers and citizens gave chase.

THE STAR heard that the gunman, apparently unfamiliar with his surroundings, ran in the direction of the City Centre Police Station, where he was seen by 'unsuspecting' police officers who stopped him and questioned him.

A police source said the man at first glance seemed 'innocent' as he was seen running shirtless, seemed breathless and was perspiring heavily.

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The source explained that when the man was stopped he told the cops that he was a passenger on a bus that was robbed and he managed to run away.

The man was taken inside the police station and his statement was being received by the cops who were still under the impression that he was a victim. However, they eventually received information on the police radio that a gunman was on the run in the area.

It is alleged that the police then became suspicious after the information they received gave a description of the gunman which fitted that of the man they had in the station giving a statement.

Acting on their suspicion, the police searched the man and allegedly found a gun, well hidden between his legs. He was reportedly wearing three underpants.

A senior officer at the station confirmed the man's arrest. "With the upcoming Christmas season, it is likely for these things to increase ... With the presence of the police a lot of these would be criminals will be surprised," the officer told THE STAR.