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Police arrest Michigan man following robbery attempt
A Michigan man remains in custody at the Elmore County Jail following his arrest on Thursday in connection with an attempted robbery at the Mountain Home Wal-Mart.
Jason Granger, 32, faces multiple felony charges of attempted robbery and burglary in addition to a misdemeanor count of theft by receiving, possessing or disposing of stolen property.
City police responded to the store around 11:30 a.m. that morning following reports that a customer was making threats. A man later identified as Granger had purchased a money gram from the customer service area and then demanded money in the cash register, stating that he had a gun while displaying a holster in his waistband.
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