Air Force officer saving the world
According to the Military Times, a Air Force officer who asked to be not identified was stuck on a bench while his wife was in the dressing room at TJ Maxx. He was probably stuck carrying her purse around, too (I’m just guessing). Meanwhile, a thief threw a brick through a glass jewelry case and scooped up some loot – $25k worth.
The officer, stationed at Joint Base McGuire Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, said he got up and walked toward the jewelry counter to get a good description of the thief for police.
“As soon as he took off running, it just happened. My intent was not, ‘I’m going to take down this robber.’ He took off and I just reacted,” the officer said.
The video captures the officer, who is in civilian clothes, sprinting toward the masked man and tackling him to the ground. The officer guesses he intended to restrain the man. When they fell to the floor, they rolled into a small display rack.
Like fricken Batman! One minute he was waiting for his wife, wishing he’d brought his Kindle, the next he’s tackling a violent vandal. Mr. Thug got away, but he left his booty behind.
Thanks to Old Trooper and Chief Tango for the link
Category: Air Force
It appears that the job market was a little tougher than Paul (of the Ballsack) expected.
Sad.
TJ Maxx sells watches that total $25K by the scoop? And leaves them unattended? In a glass case?
I love it!
Not the first time an airman has been “stuck on a bench” with 25 involved!
Just kidding, nicely done Sir.
It appears he managed to rip the guy’s coat off while they were scuffling. And watch teh lady on the left side of the screen. She hears the noise of the glass breaking, looks over her shoulder to see what was going on, and then calmly pushes her cart out of the frame. Way to go, captain. Too bad more people aren’t willing to intervene when they see bad things happen.
This guy was wasted on the Air Force. He shoulda joined the Marines!
Many times I have felt like tackling somebody while shopping with my wife. She won’t take me shopping anymore unless its looking at guns. Anyway, god job sir.