New Assault Tried In CUHeist

FLORISSANT, Mo. - (12/21/05) -- A man was arrested and charged witharmed robbery Monday after he walked into First Community CU andpoured gasoline over the floor, then threatened to burn the placedown if his demands were not met. The teller complied and filledthe suspect's bag with cash. The suspect, identified as JohnChappel, 48, was captured by police as he was leaving the creditunion.

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