Violent robbery at Vernon convenience store
VERNON — Two suspects were arrested — including a 16 year old boy — after a violent robbery at the 7-11 store on Middleton Way in Vernon.
Police say around 4:30 this morning, two males entered the store with what appeared to be extendable batons and started to ran-sac the location, knocking food items from the shelves.
The suspects went behind the counter where they grabbed cigarettes and some cash.
Prior to fleeing, an employee was assaulted by one suspect and struck on the leg with a baton.