During the day, Todisco made one small purchase and then later that afternoon he attempted to cash a check, which was denied. Todisco returned several hours later and confronted the two employees that were working. Todisco demanded all of the money from the cash register. Todisco then reached towards his back and stated that he had a 9 mm pistol. A patron in the liquor store observed this occurring and intervened by tackling Todisco. The citizen detained Todisco until the deputies arrived. Todisco was not in possession of any weapons. Todisco denied any wrongdoing. Joseph Caesar Todisco Jr., 42, was arrested and charged with attempted robbery.