Police have made an arrest after investigating a home invasion incident that occurred Tuesday in Parkersburg.

Thomas Eugene Malone, 21, has been charged with robbery after admitting to stealing from a residence on 10th Street, according to a social media post from the Parkersburg Police Department.

The post said the victim of the theft reported being struck in the head with his walking cane before noticing his wallet, keys and medication were missing from residence.

Police said the victim identified Malone fleeing from the scene about 1 a.m. before being transported to Camden Clark Medical Center to receive medical attention for a laceration to his head.

Detectives reported obtaining surveillance footage showing Malone in the area around the time of the 911 call. Investigators said Malone admitted to the robbery during an interview conducted Wednesday.

Malone has been transported to North Central Regional Jail to await court proceedings.