CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people are in custody after an attempted robbery Thursday in Carbondale.
It happened just after 6:00 p.m. in the 400 block of West Jackson Street.
According to Carbondale Police, Dennis Coleman, 20, and a 17-year-old male approached the victim, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money.
Police say the victim fought back and the would-be robbers ran off.
Police later arrested Coleman for Disorderly Conduct. The 17-year-old was arrested for Aggravated Assault.