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VALPARAISO — A 36-year-old Hebron man attempted to rob an Aldi store Friday night but instead was met by several apparently upset customers who held him to the ground until police arrived.

Wearing a mask, Thomas Powell reportedly entered the store at 2906 LaPorte Ave. on Friday night and demanded money from the cashier, according to a Valparaiso Police Department news release. Powell implied he had a weapon in his pocket, police said.

Officers arrived to find "five of six individuals" holding Powell on the floor. They immediately handcuffed Powell, who is now being held on robbery charges, police said.

Police continue to investigate the incident. All money was recovered at the scene.

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