No shots were fired, and police believe the store owner's gamble paid off and it's likely the weapon shown was not real.
TRENTON — A store owner who thought two robbers had a fake gun received two lacerations to the head during a robbery last night, but was able to chase the suspects out of his business by hitting them with a metal pole, police said.
No shots were fired, and police believe the store owner’s gamble paid off and it’s likely the weapon shown was not real.
The robbery happened at the Rodriguez Deli Grocery No. 2 on the 500 block of Lamberton Street shortly after 5 p.m., Lt. Mark Kieffer said. The owner was behind the counter when two suspects wearing ski masks and latex gloves came in, one of them brandishing the imitation gun, and demanded money.
Not convinced the gun was real, the store owner fought back, Kieffer said. One of the suspects allegedly retaliated by hitting the man with an unknown object, causing the lacerations.
Grabbing the metal pole, the store owner drove the two out the door. They fled the scene.
Police were at first called out for a man who was shot in the face, but discovered the store owner’s injuries were not serious. He refused medical attention, Kieffer said.
Full descriptions of the suspects were not available. Anyone with information on the crime should call police at (609) 989-4170, or the Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663.
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