BROWNSTOWN, Ind. — Brownstown police made an arrest in an attempted robbery at a convenience store Friday.
Reports say around 12:15 a.m., Edward Joseph Sizemore.27, of Norman, allegedly pointed a gun at the clerk of a store in the 100 block of West Commerce Street and demanded cash. When Sizemore wasn’t able to get the cash he fled the store. He was arrested a short time later at his home.
Police used a canine but were unable to track the suspect. The suspect was identified by using video surveillance and evidence left at the scene. He was arrested for attempted armed robbery and pointing a firearm. He is being held without bond.
Seymour police have named Sizemore as suspect in the Wednesday robbery of Marathon on East Tipton Street on Wednesday.
No injuries were reported in either incident.