BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An Amherst man has been charged with robbery after police say he stole items from a person at a Bangor business then assaulted those who tried to stop him.

Bangor Police say it happened at the Staples on Bangor Mall Boulevard on Saturday.

They say 64-year-old Robert Boran stole items from a person who had placed them on a counter while they were using the copy machine

Police say he then ran outside, chased by the victim, a bystander, and a store employee.

They say the victim was assaulted as they successfully got their items back but did suffer some minor injuries.

Police say they caught up with Boran on Stillwater Avenue, and he was taken to Penobscot County Jail.

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