Attempted Robbery with Empty Box

(Charleston, West Virginia) A 43-year-old local man, Paul Parrish II, was arrested last week for allegedly attempting to rob a movie rental store called the Movie Gallery.

Police said Parrish placed an empty cheesecake box on the counter and told the clerk a bomb would be detonated remotely if she didn't hand over the cash.

The clerk refused. The suspect fled.

Parrish reportedly confessed after being shown a surveillance video of the attempted stickup. Allegedly, Parrish needed money for smokes and gas.

Charged with first-degree robbery, Parrish was booked into custody at the South Central Regional Jail.