Authorities charge a 24-year-old Alton man with aggravated robbery after he admitted to robbing a smoke shop while claiming to be armed. The incident occurred on March 13 at the Puff Zone Smoke Shop, where he allegedly threatened employees with a weapon that turned out to be a lighter shaped like a gun.
After police responded to the robbery report, they located the suspect and discovered stolen merchandise at his residence, along with the unusual lighter. This case highlights ongoing concerns about robbery tactics and the potential dangers of fake weapons in threatening situations.
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