DAYTON, Ohio -- A suspected thief was hospitalized Friday after he tried to rob a local sandwich shop, according to police. The crime happened at the Subway shop on East Third Street near Monmouth in Dayton.

Police said the suspect walked into the business, jumped the counter, and pulled out a gun. Investigators said before the alleged thief could say anything, the owner pulled out a gun and shot the robber in the arm.

Officers arrived on the scene and took the suspect into custody. They also called medics who took the suspect to a local hospital, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

Once the suspect is released from the hospital, investigators said he will be taken to jail.

Police said the owner of the store started keeping a gun at the business after repeated robberies. Officers said the owner will not be charged in the shooting because he was defending himself and his busines.