Weird News, Stapler-Wielding Man Robs A Kentucky Store. (employee, articles, money)

[JD59]

Ashland, KY (AHN) - A stapler-wielding man successfully robbed a Kentucky ice cream store, ran away with $175, and was caught shortly after by police. The culprit, 32-year-old Gerald Rocchi, did not resist arrest and was charged with first-degree robbery in a Boyd District Court.

Stapler-Wielding Man Robs A Kentucky Store | November 17, 2007 | AHN (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009184960 - broken link)

[happynoodleboycey]

I think the employees must have mistaken the stapler for a gun because I sure as hell wouldn't give up my money to someone with a stapler. I've had a staple put through my hand before and it's not exactly comfortable but at the same time it isn't life threatening.

[KimoJimo]

Once I was almost rubbed out by an eraser....

[nilssson]

Is this fellow related to the notorious paper clip bandit who terrorized Tupelo last fall by brandishing various office related fasteners at each hold up?