Robbery foiled
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department foiled a robbery attempt May 16 at Sam’s Food Store/Sunoco on Kennedy Drive. Police officer Kyle Maheu, who was a short distance away responded, interrupted the robbery in progress and took into custody Tysone Hill, 21, (no certain address). Police said Hill demanded money and car keys and then assaulted the male clerk. The clerk sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. Hill was charged with third-degree criminal attempt at robbery, sixth-degree criminal attempt at larceny, third-degree assault and breach of peace.

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