9.19.2007

Police: Naked Man Tries To Rob Pa. Convenience Store
Last Edited: Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007, 6:35 AM EDT

Created: Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007, 6:35 AM EDT
By The Associated Press


CARBONDALE, Pa. -- Lackawanna County authorities say a man wearing nothing but a hat tried to rob a convenience store in Carbondale.

Police say the 24-year-old man charged in last month's robbery attempt often stands naked in front of the window of his apartment. He was first arrested on an accusation of exposing himself to two women at his apartment building. Carbondale Police Sgt. Thomas Heller says the man ultimately confessed to being the one who tried to rob the store -- and said he did so because he was bored.

The clerk at the store kept her cool during last month's robbery attempt. She refused to give the man money and dialed 911. The man left, still undressed, without getting any cash.

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Information from: Josh Brogadir/WNEP-TV, http://www.wnep.com

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