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Knife brandished in shoplifting attempt

A man and woman are facing robbery charges after allegedly showing off a knife upon being caught shoplifting.
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A man and woman are facing robbery charges after allegedly showing off a knife upon being caught shoplifting.

Douglas Todd Postel and Mae Lynnette Postel are facing charges of robbery and theft under $5,000 after getting arrested on April 30.

Around 9:30 a.m. on April 30, Superstore security noticed two people trying to leave the store without paying for items. When confronted by store security, Douglas allegedly exposed a knife on his hip and told the security guard to back off.

Police said the two jumped into a tow truck and told the driver to get them out of the area. The driver eventually kicked the two out on Government Street and Warren Avenue where police located and arrested them for robbery.

Police said they recovered the clothing, identification and the stolen items stashed near the Greyback Construction facility.

Both are set to appear in court May 11.