SwiZz
Mar 14th, 2008, 01:53 PM
I hate to just post another news article, but the story is quite interesting and is along the lines of what's been discussed a lot on the off topic forum these days, the act of what you would do when you are being robbed/attacked. Do you just stand there and take it? Or do you fight back and try to stop it?
This guy had some serious balls:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_20612.aspx
(happened in Toronto, by the way)......but then again, where else? :P
Pizza Delivery Driver Grabs Onto Machete-Wielding Bandit And Stares Down Three Armed Men
Friday March 14, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
It's the one thing police say you should never do, and for the second time in just over a week, someone did it. A pizza delivery man is being hailed a hero after staring down four armed robbers - including one brandishing a machete.
He not only foiled the crime while it was in progress, he faced down three accomplices and held one of the suspects for police.
This amazing story took place Monday night, when a man carrying a machete walked into the Pizza Pizza on Harwood Ave. South in Pickering. It was just past 11pm, when the bandit entered, drew the blade, and demanded cash from the terrified clerk.
The employees of the store refused to comply with his demands and as he turned to leave the restaurant empty handed, he suddenly found he was unable to move. When he turned around, he quickly discovered the reason - the pizza delivery driver had grabbed onto him and refused to let go.
The tension escalated when three other men suddenly appeared, one armed with a handgun. They assaulted him and threatened to shoot him on the spot unless he released their comrade. But the driver stubbornly refused and held on for dear life, even as the would-be robber squirmed and tried to get out his clutches.
Realizing they'd lost control of the situation and police were on their way, the trio turned around and fled out the door, leaving one of their own behind, as the pizza employee enveloped him in a crushing grasp.
Cops finally arrived, recovering the machete, a mask - and the suspect, who was taken into custody.
Despite being assaulted by three men and staring down a gun, the driver wasn't hurt.
A 16-year-old young offender is charged with robbery, disguise with intent and weapons dangerous. He was held for a bail hearing.
Cops are now hoping someone out there knows his alleged associates and can put the finishing chapter on this bizarre crime spree drama. They're described as only as three males in their early 20s. Two were white, one was black. Call (905) 579-1520 ext. 5361 if you know who they are.
It's the second time this month ordinary citizens have come to the rescue. Last week, a convenience store clerk was being held up by a knife wielding assailant, when two customers spotted what was going on and rushed into disarm the man. A 43-year-old is facing charges in that case.
While police applaud the bravery of all those involved, they insist it's a bad policy that could just as easily have left innocent people injured. Their advice if you see a robbery in progress: call 911 and give cops as much information as possible. And if you're the victim, turn over what the bandit wants. The money or the merchandise can be replaced.
You can't.
As brave as this guy was, there was a big risk that the other three people could've hurt a lot of the other employees. So as amazing as it was, he'd probably be at fault, had anyone been seriously injured/killed.
This guy had some serious balls:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_20612.aspx
(happened in Toronto, by the way)......but then again, where else? :P
Pizza Delivery Driver Grabs Onto Machete-Wielding Bandit And Stares Down Three Armed Men
Friday March 14, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
It's the one thing police say you should never do, and for the second time in just over a week, someone did it. A pizza delivery man is being hailed a hero after staring down four armed robbers - including one brandishing a machete.
He not only foiled the crime while it was in progress, he faced down three accomplices and held one of the suspects for police.
This amazing story took place Monday night, when a man carrying a machete walked into the Pizza Pizza on Harwood Ave. South in Pickering. It was just past 11pm, when the bandit entered, drew the blade, and demanded cash from the terrified clerk.
The employees of the store refused to comply with his demands and as he turned to leave the restaurant empty handed, he suddenly found he was unable to move. When he turned around, he quickly discovered the reason - the pizza delivery driver had grabbed onto him and refused to let go.
The tension escalated when three other men suddenly appeared, one armed with a handgun. They assaulted him and threatened to shoot him on the spot unless he released their comrade. But the driver stubbornly refused and held on for dear life, even as the would-be robber squirmed and tried to get out his clutches.
Realizing they'd lost control of the situation and police were on their way, the trio turned around and fled out the door, leaving one of their own behind, as the pizza employee enveloped him in a crushing grasp.
Cops finally arrived, recovering the machete, a mask - and the suspect, who was taken into custody.
Despite being assaulted by three men and staring down a gun, the driver wasn't hurt.
A 16-year-old young offender is charged with robbery, disguise with intent and weapons dangerous. He was held for a bail hearing.
Cops are now hoping someone out there knows his alleged associates and can put the finishing chapter on this bizarre crime spree drama. They're described as only as three males in their early 20s. Two were white, one was black. Call (905) 579-1520 ext. 5361 if you know who they are.
It's the second time this month ordinary citizens have come to the rescue. Last week, a convenience store clerk was being held up by a knife wielding assailant, when two customers spotted what was going on and rushed into disarm the man. A 43-year-old is facing charges in that case.
While police applaud the bravery of all those involved, they insist it's a bad policy that could just as easily have left innocent people injured. Their advice if you see a robbery in progress: call 911 and give cops as much information as possible. And if you're the victim, turn over what the bandit wants. The money or the merchandise can be replaced.
You can't.
As brave as this guy was, there was a big risk that the other three people could've hurt a lot of the other employees. So as amazing as it was, he'd probably be at fault, had anyone been seriously injured/killed.