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Man arrested for Kroger robbery attempt

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Toledo police have arrested a man who allegedly tried to rob a Kroger gas station Tuesday morning. It happened around 6:30 a.m. at the station on the corner of Secor and Monroe Street.

Police say the man handed the cashier a note, with his driver's license inside, and then demanded money.

The cashier took the items, walked away and called police.

Officers traced the license to a location on Auburn Road, where they found the suspect fixing a flat tire.

Police took him into custody.

Police say the man mentioned having a gun, but they didn't find one.

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