Star Trek Weapon in Robbery

Police: Robber used 'Star Trek' weapon

COLORADO SPRINGS (UPI) -- Authorities in Colorado said they are searching for a suspect after two 7-Eleven stores were robbed Wednesday by a man bearing a weapon inspired by "Star Trek."

Colorado Springs police said the man, described as a white and in his 20s, entered the first 7-Eleven store at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday and brandished an object described by the store clerks as a "Batleth," a sword-like weapon used by the Klingon race of aliens on the "Star Trek" movies and TV shows, KMGH-TV, Denver, reported Wednesday.

The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount and entered the second 7-Eleven about a half an hour later. However, the clerk at the second store refused to hand over any money and the man fled the store on foot, police said.

Police said no one was injured during the incidents.


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