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January 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM #1
Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
I thought some may find this interesting, was found on fark.com, for those who don't read it.
Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
Police: bystander stops robbery
Richard Essex/Eyewitness News
Indianapolis - It was a busy night Monday at Buck's IGA on the 3000 block of South Meridian Street. "Charlie," who didn't want his image or name used with this story, was in line to check out.
A man police later identified as Dwain Smith reportedly ran into the store wearing a ski mask and yelling.
Cashier Dianna Brooks repeated what she says she heard. "I heard the guy say 'give me all your money' and the next thing I heard was stacy saying 'somebody help me.'"
Charlie says he responded immediately. "When I heard it I automatically took mine (gun) out." And Charlie says he was ready to act. "If he had raised it (gun) up yes I would have shot him."
According to police reports, Smith jumped over the counter demanding the cash. Charlie pulled his gun and started for the commotion.
"He was turning against the other woman. He didn't actually see me coming up at first and then when he did, he turned around and I yelled at him to put down his weapon," Charile explained.
"(The) next thing I know is Charlie is jumping over the, uh, courtesy booth into the courtesy booth," said Brooks.
Charlie says was face to face with the suspect. "He just stare and looked at me for a minute. I cocked it back and then, all of a sudden, he laid it down on the counter and put all the money down."
The suspect gave up the money and his gun and took off his mask. The people who work at Buck's say the suspect has been casing the place for days.
When police arrived, Charlie had the suspect on the floor. "(I) just held him until the police got there. (I) put my foot in his back and the gun to his head."
Dwain Smith is now in the Marion County Jail facing several charges.
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January 2nd, 2008, 03:35 PM #2
Re: Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
I love these kinds of stories. By the sounds of it, Charlie isn't facing any charges. I hope it stays that way!
"See, this side is well roasted; turn me on the other and eat." St. Lawrence
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January 2nd, 2008, 04:07 PM #3
Re: Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
What's great is that the customer didn't even have to fire a shot, the suspect just gave up as soon as he knew he wouldn't get an easy score.
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January 2nd, 2008, 04:13 PM #4
Re: Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
Good job Charlie! I hate to say it, but if one of us did that in PA, we'd probably get the 3rd degree! A sad truth...
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January 2nd, 2008, 07:16 PM #5
Re: Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
I just love a story with a happy ending.
"Having a gun and thinking you are armed is like having a piano and thinking you are a musician" Col. Jeff Cooper (U.S.M.C. Ret.)
Speed is fine, Accuracy is final
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January 3rd, 2008, 02:32 AM #6
Re: Customer pulls gun, stops robbery
give that man a klondike bar!
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