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Man accused of using knife to threaten 7-Eleven employee over high prices

7-Eleven located at Edgewater, West Colonial drives

Rodney Clemons, 47 (Orange County Corrections)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man faces charges of aggravated assault and battery after police say he pulled a knife on a 7-Eleven employee.

The Orlando Police Department responded to a call around 10 p.m. Jan. 25 about an employee who was threatened with a knife at a 7-Eleven near Edgewater and West Colonial drives.

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Rodney Clemons, 47, had allegedly entered the 7-Eleven to buy a drink and a cigar but became upset over the prices, according to the store employee.

Clemons pulled a knife from his backpack and threatened to kill the victim, the employee said, adding he pushed items off a nearby table and threw a bottle that struck him.

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The victim’s account was corroborated by security camera footage, police said.

When officers searched the area, they reported finding a knife and cocaine in Clemons’ possession.

Clemons faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery and possession of cocaine, records show.


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