Store clerk assaulted during robbery attempt

CLARKESVILLE POLICE NEWS RELEASE:

“Three women dressed in medical scrubs and masks allegedly tried to steal multiple bottles of alcohol from Clarkesville Package Store.

When confronted, one reportedly assaulted a store clerk by kicking him and striking him in the head with a bag containing a stolen bottle.

Deputies arrested the trio about 5 miles from the scene. Investigators believe they may be tied to other recent crimes in Toccoa and Baldwin.”