Officers arrested 36-year-old Albert Gonzales for strong-arm robbery Tuesday afternoon.
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They were called to the Dollar Tree store on Olive Avenue near Snelling Highway around 4 pm.
Police say the store manager tried to stop Gonzales from stealing from the business.
He attacked the manager before leaving with the merchandise.
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The manager was not seriously hurt.
Officers were able to find Gonzales nearby a short time later.
He was booked into the Merced County Jail.