Friday, August 8, 2008

Man accused of trying to rob store with empty box

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Charleston police said a man tried to rob a movie rental store with an unusual weapon - an empty cheesecake box. Earlier this week, the suspect placed the box on the counter of the Movie Gallery with a note saying it contained a bomb. He told the clerk the bomb would be detonated remotely if he wasn't given cash.

The clerk refused and the suspect fled.

Police arrested 43-year-old Paul Parrish II of Charleston on Wednesday.

Sgt. Aaron James said Parrish allegedly confessed after he was shown a store video of the attempted robbery. Parrish allegedly told police he needed money for gas and cigarettes.

Parrish is charged with first-degree robbery. He's being held at South Central Regional Jail and doesn't yet have an attorney.

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Information from: The Charleston Gazette, http://www.wvgazette.com

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