Police in Spokane, Washington, claim Butler celebrated his 43rd birthday Sunday with two armed robberies.
According to investigators, Butler first tried robbing a Rite Aid.
Officers say about a-half hour later, Butler claimed he had gun and got an undisclosed amount of money and checks from a Shopko store.
Soon afterward police received a tip about money and checks in the street.
Butler's car was stopped and he was arrested based on witness descriptions.