Cleveland, Ohio

From Cleveland.com of September 22, 2005
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[An} armed robbery ended without any money changing hands but with an injury to a restaurant owner.

Police said two men walked into the propped-open rear door of Geppetto's, 5344 Pearl Road, about 10 p.m. last Thursday and announced This is a hold-up to the owner and two employee.

One of the suspects grabbed the back of an employee's neck and forced him to the floor in the kitchen.

The owner, who told police one of the suspects had a gun, told the intruders he also had a gun and refused to give them any money.

One of the suspects then sprayed him in the face with a chemical. The owner nonetheless told him if he took another step, he'd shoot.

The suspects apparently took him seriously, fleeing from the restaurant.