On Tuesday, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials apologized to the Grammy-winning singer Wyclef Jean for detaining him as they searched for an armed robbery suspect.

Sheriff’s officials issued a statement, which said that they apologize for the inconvenience, the former Fugees star was lawfully stopped by the deputies looking for a violent armed robber whose victims described a similar vehicle and article of clothing.

The singer lashed out on Twitter after he was released by the officials, and included a video of the encounter which unfolded around 1 a.m. at a gas station in the 8900 block of the Sunset Boulevard.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area for report of a robbery call near the San Vicente Boulevard. Upon their arrival, the authorities learned that a suspect robbed a person at gunpoint and stole their wallet. The victim provided the description of suspect’s vehicle.

Later, in a short while, the deputies spotted a vehicle which belonged to Jean, that matched with the victim’s description.

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Jean was detained at the scene for a brief period of time. Later, the authorities determined he was not suspected in the case.

The singer responded to the incident on Twitter. Jean said in a written statement that, “I am sure no father wants his sons or daughters to see him in handcuffs especially if he is innocent. As someone who has law enforcers in my family, I was appalled by the behavior of the LAPD.”

The deputies eventually arrested the correct suspect and recovered the stolen wallet. The gun that was used in the crime was also recovered at the scene by the officials and no injuries were reported.

Mrudula Duddempudi.