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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people are in custody after an attempted robbery Thursday in Carbondale.

Dennis Coleman | Courtesy Carbondale Police

It happened just after 6:00 p.m. in the 400 block of West Jackson Street.

According to Carbondale Police, Dennis Coleman, 20, and a 17-year-old male approached the victim, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money.

Police say the victim fought back and the would-be robbers ran off.

Police later arrested Coleman for Disorderly Conduct. The 17-year-old was arrested for Aggravated Assault.