Man charged in holdup at Broad Street business

An incident at a business on the 2200 block of Broad Street resulted in charges for a 48-year-old man.

Staff noticed a man hide something in his jacket around 10 a.m. Sunday, police said in a media release.

As the man left, staff told police they witnessed him put a second item in his jacket.

When an employee confronted the man, he took out a knife and held it up to the staff member before leaving, according to police.

Officers tracked the suspect down nearby.

Cory Wayne Thompson is charged with theft under $5,000 and assault with a weapon in connection.

He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Sept. 29.