Brandon merchant fights armed robber

Posted on August 26, 2010 |

• Brandon

By Lee J. Kahrs

BRANDON — An armed man tried to rob the Union Street Grocery store Saturday night, and police have a suspect.

Brandon Police Chief Chris Brickell on Monday said the lone male allegedly entered the store at 8 p.m. on Aug. 21 and demanded cash from owner Raj Mastaram, who sounded an alarm. A fight ensued, which continued outside the store in the parking lot.

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