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Man arrested after damaging Charleston businesses with shotgun, stealing from convenience store

Michael Mann entering story with shotgun. (Photo/CPD)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man is in custody after Charleston police say he used a shotgun to damage two businesses early Wednesday morning and also stole items from a convenience store in Kanawha City.

Michael Mann

Michael Mann, 35, of Charleston, is charged with first degree robbery and wanton endangerment.

Police said surveillance video shows Mann walking into the 7-Eleven in the 3800 block of MacCorkle Avenue at around 6:50 a.m. armed with a shotgun. He allegedly stole several items and left.

Investigators said they were able to use surveillance video to determine Mann damaged two businesses by firing the shotgun into the buildings.

Mann was arrested at a residence on Stauton Avenue in Kanawha City.

Mann is being held in the South Central Regional Jail on $1 million bail.





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