Police used a K9 unit to help track down three teenage suspects after a convenience store employee was allegedly hit with bear spray during a robbery Monday.
Police investigated the reported robbery at a store in the 100 block of Marion Street just before noon.
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Investigators say three suspects stole various food and beverage items from the store before discharging a can of bear spray at the employee behind the counter.
Officers were able to track down the suspects at a nearby hotel with help from police dogs.
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Three males, aged 15, 16, and 17, are facing charges.
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All three have since been released on a promise to appear in court.
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