A Maine man is accused of trying to steal a car as its owner was pumping gas.

Maine Man Allegedly Tried to Steal a Car at a Gas Station

Alaric Rowe, 38, of South Portland was issued a criminal summons for reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, theft by unauthorized taking, and robbery.

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It's not unusual to hear of people trying to open doors of vehicles while they're being filled at the gas pump to steal items, but this alleged incident took that crime to a whole new level.

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Portland Police say they were called to the gas station at 1196 Congress Street at approximately 5 pm for a report of an assault. When they arrived, they found o

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