Massachusetts store owner thwarts robber with chili powder
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A Stoneham store owner said he wasn't intimidated when a robber pointed a gun in his face and demanded the money from the cash register.
Saadat Khan calmly went behind the counter as if he was going to open the register, grabbed a cup of chili pepper powder he sprinkles on food, tossed it in the thief's face, punched him, and sent him packing empty-handed.
The 49-year-old Khan chased the would-be robber, but he got away.
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Police think the Sunday night attempted robbery is related to several other heists in Stoneham and surrounding towns.
Khan, who's been robbed several times in the 20 years he's owned C-Store, says he just puts his faith in God.
He says he's not a hero, just a "normal guy" trying to run a business.