Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Ashtabula, Ohio

From the Ashtabula Star Beacon of November 16, 2005
Thief can dish it out but can't take it

Intruder runs when store owner fires his own gun

A convenience store owner thwarted an attempted robbery Monday by firing a shot of his own, according to an Ashtabula Police Department report.

The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. at BB’s Mini Mart at 515 Center St., next door to the Eagles Lodge, the report said.

"The intruder reached under his jacket as if he had a gun," Capt. Gerald Cornelius said. "The owner fired a single blast from his gun."

The weapon was fired into the air, but it was enough to ward off the intruder, who is described as being a black male. He wore a mask and dark clothing.

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said he couldn’t take a chance. A man entered his store and demanded money. He did not get any money or merchandise from the store.

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