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Man who pleaded guilty to trying to rob Detroit store with duct-taped gun sentenced to prison
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Police tracked him down with the help of K9 officers. The incident occurred at a market, where a clerk reported being threatened at gunpoint.
A man who attempted a robbery has been sentenced to federal prison. He had used a handgun that was held together with tape. The incident occurred at a market, where a clerk reported being threatened at gunpoint. The suspect fled, prompting a search by police.
The suspect was identified from surveillance footage and a description of his clothing. Police tracked him down with the help of K9 officers.
Further details about the case and the sentencing are available from previous coverage.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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