Louisiana Self-Defense: NOPD: Armed robber flees when man reveals gun in glove box :: 06/22/2016

The attempted robbery was reported about 10:24 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Acacia Street.

Police said a 44-year-old man was in his vehicle when he was approached by a man he didn't know.

"The male put his hand underneath his shirt, implying he had a weapon and told the victim to give it up," police said in a preliminary report.

The victim reached into his glove compartment, where he had a gun, and the robber fled, police said.

No further information was available in the initial report.

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