He attempted to steal from a Wendy's in the 800 block of Adams Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Police say the suspect shimmied through the drive-thru window with a metal object in his hands, but the workers inside shoved him back out.
The man fell to the ground and left empty-handed, police said.
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He ran from the scene on foot but left behind a shoe.
The investigation is ongoing.
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