Shopper stops robbery suspect with pepper spray
Here’s a heart warming story that took place in Jacksonville, Florida. I’m very proud. This took place after a robber tried snatching a 77-year-old woman’s purse at a Kangaroo Express.
A “one-man crime spree” was halted by a 77-year-old woman with a can of pepper spray, Jacksonville police said Wednesday.
Torre Sebastian Harris, 20, was arrested Tuesday about 5:30 p.m. shortly after a robbery at a Kangaroo Express store in the 8300 block of Baymeadows Road. Chief David Stevens of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man entered the store, pointed a gun in the clerk’s face and demanded money.
The contents of the cash register didn’t satisfy him, so he tried to snatch a customer’s purse, according to a police report. The victim, Gladys Gehrig, fought back and sprayed the thief with a container of pepper spray attached to her key chain.
“She got him good in the face,” Stevens said.
Police picked Harris up a short distance away.
Stevens said he was linked to six other robberies throughout January on the city’s Southside by witness identifications and surveillance footage.
Harris was charged with 14 felonies and held in lieu of bail.
Steve Phoenix
I love hearing about how people defend themselves!
Ken Potter
Go Gladys!!
This shows the importance of carrying Pepper Spray on you and having it ready to use. Maybe we can learn something from the wise.
Tammy Spicer
Again, this is what drives me and motivates me to make a difference. I love that little old lady. My kids would say “She Rocks”. Notice how a self defense product was used and how a surveillance camera was also used to trace the bad guy to other crimes. That is why I got the total package. It all works together to lower crime.
Thanks Mike
Carleton Cook
In the discussion of capitalism vs socialism – here is demonstration that the government can not keep us
safe. It is the individual being prepared that makes the difference.
Mike R
Great story, So many people buy pepper spray, carry it for a few days then throw it a drawer and forget about it.
John Scotton
I think we have become a passive society, and more people should stand up for themselves like Gladys Gehrig. We can all learn a lesson from Gladys.
Janine Tuggle
Thank you for providing us with these stories about people and their experience. I’m just beginning and I was wondering how I was going to get info for my newsletter. Thanks again.
Lynn Marchand
What a great story! Just goes to show that you never know when an “ounce of protection” will be the factor in stopping a felon.
Gladys showed great bravery in going after the guy but she was able to render him helpless and ready for capture. She helped end a crime spree that undoubtedly would have continued for sometime!
And this because she recognized the need for the ability to defend herself. All should do the same.
Dozier M.
I posted this on our blog also. We’ve had several e-mails from customers mentioning it. It’s great to see these products in action and to know that they absolutely can help you defend yourself.
Thanks, Mike
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I am so glad for her and her bravery…she got guts.
Orion Self Defense
Good for her. Glad to see a senior citizen finally winning the battle!
Wildfire Pepper Spray
Love stories like this. We ALL need to take back our rights and our property. Take control and show the criminals that the time has come to stop them in their tracks. We need lots more neighborhood watches and to stand up for our rights.
Chris@youbsafe.com