# Homeless Man Faces 20 Years for Grocery Store Knife Threat | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-09-03T06:57:14+00:00
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A 44-year-old homeless man, Shawn Foster, is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after allegedly pulling a knife and threatening staff during a shoplifting attempt at City Market in Burlington. The incident escalated violently when confronted outside the store, turning a routine theft into a dangerous standoff with serious legal consequences looming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a0287d3230744875

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