Iowa Clerks Toss Cash at Man in Mistaken Robbery

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By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Oct 5, 2009 at 9:52 AM CST

Story Updated: Oct 5, 2009 at 9:52 AM CST

WATERLOO (AP) - Waterloo police say clerks at a convenience store that was robbed twice in recent months threw money at a man in a case of a mistaken robbery.

The clerks at Five Star Snacks and More thought they were being robbed last Thursday when they were confronted by a rambling man
who had his hand in his pocket.

Police Capt. John Beckman says the clerks put money in a bag and threw it the man, who left it alone and walked out of the store.

Police say the man was drunk and the robbery suspicions were a mistake.

The man was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct and interference.

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