Alleged Robber Appears in Court

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By MacLeod Hageman

Story Published: Feb 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM MDT

BILLINGS - Police say a casino patron held a would-be robber captive until authorities arrived.

Lt. Iffland with the Billings Police Department said 41-year-old Robert Scollard tried to rob Nickels Casino early Wednesday morning. Scollard allegedly walked into the casino and demanded money from the casino attendant. A patron heard Scollard demand the money held him until police arrived.

Scollard is facing attempted robbery charges and will appear in court at a later date.

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