Craig Martin Board, 39, of Hobart, was arrested November 10,2026 after an alleged attempted robbery at Luke’s Gas Station in the 3200 block of West 37th Avenue in Hobart.

The affidavit says Board first entered the store, selected a Monster Energy drink and paid for it before leaving. A short time later, he returned and approached the counter. When an employee came over to assist him, Board allegedly pulled out a pink knife, raised it and said, “I’m robbing you.”

The employee went to get the store manager. When they returned to the cashier area, they allegedly saw Board climbing over the counter into the employee-only area. The manager told investigators Board removed the knife’s plastic sheath, exposed the blade and pointed it at her stomach while demanding money.

The manager said Board backed her into a corner near the office. She repeatedly told him to leave, and the knife’s tip allegedly touched her shirt. She activated the silent alarm and directed the employee to hide in the office.

According to the affidavit, Board then climbed back over the counter, went to the cooler, took a Monster Energy drink and drank it while still holding the knife. He later approached the manager again. She locked herself and the other employees inside the office as Board walked around the store.

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage that allegedly showed Board climbing over the counter, removing the sheath, pointing the knife at the manager and cornering her. The footage showed him leave through the front entrance, where responding officers took him into custody.

Charge filed November 12, 2026:

Attempted armed robbery, Level 3 felony.