Police: Robbery suspect tries to flee on lawnmower
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Police in South Carolina say a man attempted a slow getaway by lawnmower after robbing a convenience store.
Aiken County sheriff's deputies told The Aiken Standard the man left the store on a riding lawnmower Thursday morning but didn't get far before he was arrested.
Capt. Troy Elwell says Ricky New has been charged with assault and battery, first degree and armed robbery.
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Investigators say the suspect beat a store clerk with a stick during the robbery. New was being held at the Aiken County jail. It wasn't yet known if he has an attorney.
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Information from: Aiken Standard, http://www.aikenstandard.com
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