Two People Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery of 96-Year-Old Store Owner
Friday, August 16th, 2013 -- 9:28 AM
-Two people were arrested for the attempted armed robbery of a 96-year-old store owner in Marshfield.The Marshfield Police department arrested Cordell Ellingson, age 17, and a 13-year-old juvenile involved in the attempted robbery.
Last month, the two boys entered Wolf?s Grocery in Marshfield wearing masks, one holding a pocket knife and demanded money. Margie Wolf, the 96-year-old owner, refused to give them any money and the two ran.
Ellingson is being charged with contributing to the delinquency of minor since he encouraged the boy to commit the robbery. Both suspects have been interviewed and confessed to their involvement.
Margie?s story received both local and national media attention.
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