The Investigations of the Marquette Market Robbery

On the night of January 6, 2012 it is reported that Marquette's Market was burglarized.

Upon arriving at the scene it was noted that the door located at the south end of the

building had been visibly damaged. Upon entering the store and walking over to the

cash register area at the north end of the store, it was noted that the cash register also had

visible damage and had been broken open. The only monies left in the register itself

was $7.83 in change, and two hand written checks that totaled $15.80. It was reported by

the store owner Speedy Marquette he left $910 in a Midtown State Bank. Mr. Marquette

stated that he closed the store at 12:00am. He exited through the north side of the

building, locking that door from the outside. Mr. Marquette also reported that he had to

return to the store after leaving because he had left his apartment keys on the store

counter. He reports that he enter the store again at 12:35 am. It was at that time he noted

that the door at the south of the building was open. He stated that he checked and also

found that the cash register was also opened, upon inspection he also noted that the

money bag that he left inside the register was also missing. A hammer was found in the

alley .

Upon exiting the south side of the store this investigating officer saw Rusty Fender

another local store owner in the area. Upon questioning Mr. Fender as to whether or not

he was aware of any unusual activities in the area last night. He noted that he usually

closes his shop at 5:30 pm but last night he was working on a customer's car. He also

that at approximately 12:00am or later that he was still at his shop when a Ronald Riff

stopped by. Mr. Fender reported that Mr. Riff and he had a conversation about how he

(Mr. Riff) had just won some money, but he needed more. Mr. Fender reported that Mr.

Riff stated he heard someone knocking at the front door. However when Mr. Fender went

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