PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida man accused of attempting to rob a grocery store was thwarted by three of the business’ employees, authorities said.
Michael Andre Bryant, 47, of Pensacola, was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery and larceny, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office online booking records.
According to deputies, Bryant entered a Grocery Outlet in Pensacola at closing time on Tuesday, allegedly grabbed some money bags and attempted to leave, WEAR-TV reported.
However, Bryant was stopped by three of the store’s employees, who detained him until deputies arrived, according to the television station.
The sheriff’s office posted a photo of the three employees, who were not identified.
According to the sheriff’s office, Bryant already had active warrants for five burglaries since March 19. Businesses include a laundromat, two gasoline stations and two seafood restaurants, WEAR reported.
Bryant is being held in the Escambia County Jail, online records show. Bail was set at $16,000 bond.