Charged with the armed robbery of Ryley Cold Beer and Spirits are Evan Ryan, 22, of Ryley and Kris Chevalier, 20, of Holden. A youth has also been charged but cannot be named as he is under the age of 18 years.
The armed robbery involved the theft of a knapsack full of liquor and $500 in cash. As reported last week in the Mercury, three males charged into the liquor store at 8:30 p.m. on a dark Monday evening.
An employee kept a cool head while the robbers tried to scare and intimidate him with a shotgun and a large knife.
Harinder Handal was the employee. He was visiting with friend Cecilia Esteban when the three men burst in.
For more see the Oct. 15/14 Mercury