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MUGGING VICTIM GETS HELP FROM STRANGERS
Good Samaritans nab suspected robber
Date published: 4/4/2009
BY KEITH EPPS A robbery suspect was run down, tackled and handcuffed by bystanders Thursday in a North Stafford shopping center, authorities said. Stafford County Sheriff's Office spokesman Bill Kennedy said the incident started about 5:30 p.m. as a woman was leaving the Shopper's Food Warehouse in Stafford Marketplace. The woman told police she noticed a man standing in the entrance, but thought he was an employee and was not alarmed. The woman, whose age was not available, got to her vehicle in a handicapped parking spot and put her purse on the front seat. Kennedy said the man who had been in the store entrance then slammed the door into the woman's back and grabbed the purse. During the struggle over the purse, the woman and the suspect fell to the ground. Kennedy said a man who was driving past saw the altercation and heard the woman yell, "He's trying to get my purse!" The man got out of his vehicle and chased the suspect on foot. He caught up with the man in the area of Sears and tackled him. Meanwhile, a bail bondsman who was in another store saw the two men run past. He got his handcuffs and placed them on the suspect, Kennedy said. Numerous deputies responded to calls about the incident and were directed to where the bystanders had the suspect in custody. Four pill bottles that had been taken from the woman were on the ground beside the suspect. Arbra Gerard Walker, 21, of Ruther Glen was turned over to police and charged with robbery, assault and battery and two counts of illegally possessing prescription drugs. He was placed in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. Kennedy did not release the names of the bystanders, but credited them with being responsible for the arrest. Keith Epps: 540/374-5404
Read more stories about Stafford Date published: 4/4/2009
takeing back our community
(posted by
gone
, Apr. 6, 2009 5:23 pm)
I just wanted to say I agreed with "returninghome", and we
need to be involved and stop turning our heads.
The comment about the ACLU iwas not necessary, do your
homework. I am a member and we have saved some of your
rights. Thank you very much.
time to take back the community
(posted by
returninghome
, Apr. 5, 2009 3:10 pm)
this shows to thief's (thugs )that people aren't going to take them stealing any more and tired of being a victim . I'm glad to see people are getting involved and not just watching. Maybe this will teach thief's to watch out victims are fighting back and so is the community
I think this clown needs some help
(posted by
Catch22
, Apr. 4, 2009 8:55 pm)
maybe clean him up, kick his ass and get him a job at
McDonalds and make him finish high school.
looks like
(posted by
jaeshuan
, Apr. 4, 2009 4:17 pm)
they beat the hell out of him, 2 puffy eyes. GOOD. Now I hope the ACLU backing tards don't cry foul.
Sears
(posted by
1eviltwin
, Apr. 4, 2009 1:08 pm)
there is a Sears in north stafford? hope the people that helped out doesnt get sued for injuries this leach may have gotten..
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