‘Duct Tape Bandit’ charged in robbery

Alleged failed thief used silver adhesive to conceal identity in attack

ASHLAND, Ky. - (AP) A man accused of being the "Duct Tape Bandit" has gotten into a sticky situation.

The man, who had his head wrapped in duct tape to conceal his identity, walked into a liquor store on Friday with an intent to rob the store, Ashland police said.

Shamrock Liquors store manager Bill Steele had some duct tape of his own, but his was wrapped around a wooden club that sent the robber fleeing, according to a report by WSAZ-TV in Huntington, W.Va.

Store employee Craig Miller said he chased the man to the parking lot, tackled him and held him in a choke hold until police arrived. A customer also helped, police said.

Kasey G. Kazee, 24, of Ashland, was charged with first-degree robbery, according to Ashland Police Sgt. Mark McDowell.

Kazee, in an interview with the TV station, denied he was the bandit. He pleaded not guilty Monday and bond was set at $250,000.