N. Manchester Man Behind Bars After Robbery Attempt
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Staff Report-
NORTH MANCHESTER – A store attendant fought back when a North Manchester man attempted to rob the business, and now that man is in jail.
North Manchester police say Ryan Blanton, 20, has been preliminarily charged with attempted robbery and battery.
At 10:32 a.m. Friday, North Manchester police dispatch received a call about a strong-arm robbery at the store. The attendant told police that a man came into the store and battered her, but she fought back and the man left.
A short time later, a suspect was apprehended by the North Manchester Police Department.
Blanton is in the Wabash County Jail on a 72-hour hold.
