A Clearwater man was arrested after detectives said he robbed a woman of her medication outside a Palm Harbor pharmacy.

According to reports, Anthony James Henderson, 37, was identified through various tips that led detectives to his Clearwater home on Friday.

Deputies said Henderson admitted to robbing a woman who had just puchased medication from the Trust Pharmacy located at 36515 U.S. Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor on Tuesday.

Henderson grabbed the woman by her throat, threw her to the ground and made threatening statements towards her before, deputies said. That is when officials said Henderson stole the woman's medication and left on foot.

Henderson was arrested and charged with one count of strong arm robbery. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.