A 48-year-old man armed only with a sword tried to rob beer from a convenience store owner who fought back with a broom handle Thursday night.

Reginald Lide is suspected of robbing the Time Saver convenience store on West Brevard Street, said the Tallahassee Police Department. Lide entered the store pointing a two-foot sword at the owner and demanded a beer. The owner defended himself with a broom handle, TPD said.

Officers patrolling the area heard someone yelling near the business. When they arrived, Lide was backing out of the front door of the business and pointing his finger toward the store. He then threw something into the store.

Officers detained Lide after the store owner yelled "Stop him," investigators said. The sword was found inside the store.

Lide was charged with robbery with a weapon.

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Contact Ashley White at adwhite@tallahassee.com.