Vehicle and gun recovered after armed robbery

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Beloit police say one suspect is in custody after a car was stolen at gunpoint early Monday night.  Police say the victim had left the vehicle running while shoveling a driveway about 5:45 p.m. in the 600 block of Moore Street.  While shoveling, several individuals approached and one pointed a gun at the victim.  Police say the car is believed to have been used in a series of crimes in the state-line area.  Officers say Rockford police ended up chasing the vehicle Tuesday night and taking a suspect, in possession of a gun, into custody.