New York -- A sexual assault occurred early Sunday in a downtown parking garage in Albany, according to dailygazette.com.
At around 3:10 a.m., a 22-year-old woman left a bar downtown and walked to the garage. On her way, she noticed a man following her on the street, according to a police spokesman.
This man then followed her as she walked up the exit ramp to the parking garage. The woman attempted to call police on her cell phone but the man grabbed her phone, threw it to the ground and then tried to get a hold of the woman.
The woman managed to break away and got into her car, the spokesman said, but the man also forced his way into the car, where he got on top of her. The woman continued to fight the attacker inside the vehicle before both reportedly fell out the passenger side and onto the ground.
The determined woman then began to hit the man in the face and eyes with the heel of her dress shoe. She was finally able to get away from the perpetrator.
The woman was later taken to a medical center, where she was treated and released.
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
A fight for life
It is worth repeating; someone who believe they are fighting for their life has a tremendous amount of strength. The same goes if you decide you will not be taken down.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Resourceful 'Batboy'
Arizona -- In January, abcnews.go.com reported about a 14-year-old boy who alone at home when a burglar broke into the house.
When Michael heard the intruder break into the Mesa home, he barely had time to hide in his room and call 911.
The teenager said how he could hear the person go into the room next door. Then the boy heard him scramble through his parents' room, opening all the doors. Finally, he heard heard him go through his own room. "He just broke in real quick," the teenager said.
The boy sat locked in his room giving information to a 911 dispatcher, hiding inside a closet and grabbing his baseball bat. When the criminal finally made it to the child's room and opened the closet door, the surprised intruder was met with a series of hits with the bat.
The man left the home, but was soon after caught by police.
When Michael heard the intruder break into the Mesa home, he barely had time to hide in his room and call 911.
The teenager said how he could hear the person go into the room next door. Then the boy heard him scramble through his parents' room, opening all the doors. Finally, he heard heard him go through his own room. "He just broke in real quick," the teenager said.
The boy sat locked in his room giving information to a 911 dispatcher, hiding inside a closet and grabbing his baseball bat. When the criminal finally made it to the child's room and opened the closet door, the surprised intruder was met with a series of hits with the bat.
The man left the home, but was soon after caught by police.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Typical escalation
This is a very typical - and tragic - episode of escalating violence.
Story:
Texas -- In Conroe, a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a disturbance outside a pub, according to chron.com.
The 23-year-old victim was stabbed with a knife late Thursday, police officials said. He was transported to a medical center, where he was pronounced dead.
Three men had just left the local pub and were walking to their car when they were confronted by three men in a pickup about 10:45 p.m.
An argument allegedly broke out and one of the men from the pickup began hitting the car with a small sledge hammer. A passenger from the car then reportedly stabbed the victim.
Story:
Texas -- In Conroe, a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a disturbance outside a pub, according to chron.com.
The 23-year-old victim was stabbed with a knife late Thursday, police officials said. He was transported to a medical center, where he was pronounced dead.
Three men had just left the local pub and were walking to their car when they were confronted by three men in a pickup about 10:45 p.m.
An argument allegedly broke out and one of the men from the pickup began hitting the car with a small sledge hammer. A passenger from the car then reportedly stabbed the victim.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
More targeting
Canada -- Vancouver.24hrs.ca reports that Asian women are being targeted in the latest string of violent purse snatchings, according to police.
A Police spokesperson says that five women have been assaulted from behind and robbed in southeast Vancouver between December 4 and December 9.
"The suspect comes up from behind and brutalizes the victim," the spokesperson said. Some women were hit in the back of the head with something like a police baton.
In the past, Asian women were targeted by thieves because of a perception immigrants are less likely to report crimes.
A Police spokesperson says that five women have been assaulted from behind and robbed in southeast Vancouver between December 4 and December 9.
"The suspect comes up from behind and brutalizes the victim," the spokesperson said. Some women were hit in the back of the head with something like a police baton.
In the past, Asian women were targeted by thieves because of a perception immigrants are less likely to report crimes.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Lame excuses #2
In our ongoing series "It wasn't me" we have reached the often used 'sudden feeling'... This is commonly accompanied with "I'm sorry", and "I didn't mean to".
Story:
In Malaysia, nst.com.my reports about a 17-year-old who blamed his violence on a "sudden feeling which overcame him".
On April 21, 2007, an 18-year-old female college student was walking along a pedestrian lane in the college when the teenage security guard threw a rock at her from behind, causing her to fall to the ground.
The young man then dragged his victim into a nearby storeroom, undressed her and began to assault her. When the student screamed, he repeatedly hit her on the head with the rock. He tried to rape her, but when he failed to do so, he rolled his clothes to form a rope and tried to strangle her.
After begging him to stop, he set her free and she sought help from a male college friend who took her to a clinic.
A welfare officer read the probation report on the accused. He said the boy regretted his actions as they were a result of a "sudden feeling which overcame him". "He did not intend to hurt the student," the welfare officer said.
Story:
In Malaysia, nst.com.my reports about a 17-year-old who blamed his violence on a "sudden feeling which overcame him".
On April 21, 2007, an 18-year-old female college student was walking along a pedestrian lane in the college when the teenage security guard threw a rock at her from behind, causing her to fall to the ground.
The young man then dragged his victim into a nearby storeroom, undressed her and began to assault her. When the student screamed, he repeatedly hit her on the head with the rock. He tried to rape her, but when he failed to do so, he rolled his clothes to form a rope and tried to strangle her.
After begging him to stop, he set her free and she sought help from a male college friend who took her to a clinic.
A welfare officer read the probation report on the accused. He said the boy regretted his actions as they were a result of a "sudden feeling which overcame him". "He did not intend to hurt the student," the welfare officer said.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Cell phone strike
Glad there are instances when a cell phone comes to good use! As we all know by now, it can be a major source of distraction.
Story:
Tennessee -- Authorities have charged a 52-year-old postal worker who apparently attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl Monday night, November 12 at a store in Cordova.
The girl, who was alone, had just left the store about 6 p.m., when the man approached her from behind.
"He initially told her to, 'Come here,' when she refused. The victim turned away and started walking back toward the store. The suspect then grabbed her and tore her shirt," a police spokeswoman said.
"She did strike him with her cell phone. She was definitely trying to get away. She felt she was in danger. She did not know this person and so she escaped serious injuries."
Story:
Tennessee -- Authorities have charged a 52-year-old postal worker who apparently attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl Monday night, November 12 at a store in Cordova.
The girl, who was alone, had just left the store about 6 p.m., when the man approached her from behind.
"He initially told her to, 'Come here,' when she refused. The victim turned away and started walking back toward the store. The suspect then grabbed her and tore her shirt," a police spokeswoman said.
"She did strike him with her cell phone. She was definitely trying to get away. She felt she was in danger. She did not know this person and so she escaped serious injuries."
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Skilled with skillet
Hmmm... a skillet, eh?
This must be the ancient art of cook fu!
Story:
Kentucky -- Lexington Police say two men forced their way into a woman's apartment, and tried to rape her.
The two men asked for her husband, according to wkyt.com. When she told them her husband wasn't at home, the men forced their way in.
The woman was able to reach for a skillet and hit one of the men in the head with it. The two men ran away. One had a head injury.
This must be the ancient art of cook fu!
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Kentucky -- Lexington Police say two men forced their way into a woman's apartment, and tried to rape her.
The two men asked for her husband, according to wkyt.com. When she told them her husband wasn't at home, the men forced their way in.
The woman was able to reach for a skillet and hit one of the men in the head with it. The two men ran away. One had a head injury.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Another tough cookie
I really wonder what goes through the head of people like this...
The answer is most probably: Very little.
As far as I know it takes a brain to have a thought process. Consequently, one may argue that folks like these thugs here have sh**-for-brains - or belong to a league of zombies we refer to as air-heads.
As for the woman here - now, this is a real fighter! I would have her on my team any day.
Story:
Arizona -- A 78-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after surviving a vicious attack. Police say she was attacked by two men -- one of them using a baseball bat.
"I'm very mean when I want to be," the Tucson woman said. The Tucson woman said the attacked occurred when she open the door of her home and to two young
men, one with a baseball bat. "He hit me three times over the head," she said.
The woman fell against the wall and screamed, "you get the hell out of my house, you're not coming in this house."
She struggled to slam the door, while she says one of the boys kept taking swings at her head. The boys eventually ran.
From: Firstcoastnews.com
The answer is most probably: Very little.
As far as I know it takes a brain to have a thought process. Consequently, one may argue that folks like these thugs here have sh**-for-brains - or belong to a league of zombies we refer to as air-heads.
As for the woman here - now, this is a real fighter! I would have her on my team any day.
Story:
Arizona -- A 78-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after surviving a vicious attack. Police say she was attacked by two men -- one of them using a baseball bat.
"I'm very mean when I want to be," the Tucson woman said. The Tucson woman said the attacked occurred when she open the door of her home and to two young
men, one with a baseball bat. "He hit me three times over the head," she said.
The woman fell against the wall and screamed, "you get the hell out of my house, you're not coming in this house."
She struggled to slam the door, while she says one of the boys kept taking swings at her head. The boys eventually ran.
From: Firstcoastnews.com
Saturday, August 25, 2007
One tought lady
This is one tough senior citizen. Hats off to her! Another thing all together is to argue how wise it is to fight against a (potentially armed and desperate) robber.
Source:
California -- Ninety-seven-year-old Dorothy Buckingham is the last person you would think would fight off a robbery suspect. She loves to sew, and recently said she sensed her friend Elizabeth needed help.
It all happened in a Bel Air shopping plaza. Dorothy was waiting for her ride when she saw a friend with a woman she thought was up to no good - noticing the strange woman holding her friend's grocery bag.
"I said 'give me her groceries.' Finally, she said 'give me three dollars'," said Dorothy. That's when things got nasty. Dorothy said the suspect then grabbed her friend's purse. That's when Dorothy went into action.
"We kept jerking back and forth. She tried to hit me, but couldn't because strap was too long," said Dorothy.
Dorothy adds, her adrenaline got her going as she fought off a woman, who was 50 years younger. "I wasn't angry; just determined she wasn't going to get away with it," said Dorothy.
Eventually, the woman let go of the purse. A witness called police who found the suspect in the parking lot.
Source
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California -- Ninety-seven-year-old Dorothy Buckingham is the last person you would think would fight off a robbery suspect. She loves to sew, and recently said she sensed her friend Elizabeth needed help.
It all happened in a Bel Air shopping plaza. Dorothy was waiting for her ride when she saw a friend with a woman she thought was up to no good - noticing the strange woman holding her friend's grocery bag.
"I said 'give me her groceries.' Finally, she said 'give me three dollars'," said Dorothy. That's when things got nasty. Dorothy said the suspect then grabbed her friend's purse. That's when Dorothy went into action.
"We kept jerking back and forth. She tried to hit me, but couldn't because strap was too long," said Dorothy.
Dorothy adds, her adrenaline got her going as she fought off a woman, who was 50 years younger. "I wasn't angry; just determined she wasn't going to get away with it," said Dorothy.
Eventually, the woman let go of the purse. A witness called police who found the suspect in the parking lot.
Source
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Scissors vs. handle bars
Canada -- A 46-year-old man was stabbed with a half-pair of scissors by a man Vancouver police think was high on crystal meth. The attack took place at about 8 p.m. Monday near the Inukshuk at English Bay.
The victim told the suspect to get away from him and the suspect came at him with a half-pair of scissors.
The 26-year-old suspect managed to stab the victim in the abdomen two or three times before the victim could defend himself, police said. The victim fought back with bicycle handle bars, so he gave a good conk on the head of the suspect, police said.
Both men were treated in hospital and released. Fanning said the victim's injuries are considered relatively minor.
Source
The victim told the suspect to get away from him and the suspect came at him with a half-pair of scissors.
The 26-year-old suspect managed to stab the victim in the abdomen two or three times before the victim could defend himself, police said. The victim fought back with bicycle handle bars, so he gave a good conk on the head of the suspect, police said.
Both men were treated in hospital and released. Fanning said the victim's injuries are considered relatively minor.
Source
Saturday, August 11, 2007
A 'fishy' robbery
Massachusetts -- A holdup man picked the wrong target Thursday night when he walked into a package store in Methuen.
"When I opened the door I see the guy stand right there, gun pointed at my daughter," said Vannarithros Ross, who had just returned to his family-run package store after running an errand.
"And my daughter told me in my language that we got robbed... He didn't know I was behind him, so just grabbed him real tight so by his reaction I'm afraid he gonna pull the trigger on my kid."
Ross says his son grabbed a bottle of fish sauce and hit the gunman on the head as Ross swung him to the floor. "My son, he just reacting. He keep hitting on the head until I told him, stop it because he was gonna kill the guy."
Ross says police came within two or three minutes. "That's very fast. Amazing. Very amazing."
The gun the suspect flashed during the robbery turned out to be a BB gun but Ross and his family didn't know that. Police planned to charge the gunman with robbery when he gets out of the hospital.
Source
"When I opened the door I see the guy stand right there, gun pointed at my daughter," said Vannarithros Ross, who had just returned to his family-run package store after running an errand.
"And my daughter told me in my language that we got robbed... He didn't know I was behind him, so just grabbed him real tight so by his reaction I'm afraid he gonna pull the trigger on my kid."
Ross says his son grabbed a bottle of fish sauce and hit the gunman on the head as Ross swung him to the floor. "My son, he just reacting. He keep hitting on the head until I told him, stop it because he was gonna kill the guy."
Ross says police came within two or three minutes. "That's very fast. Amazing. Very amazing."
The gun the suspect flashed during the robbery turned out to be a BB gun but Ross and his family didn't know that. Police planned to charge the gunman with robbery when he gets out of the hospital.
Source
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Role modelling
Absolutely great!
I do wonder where most kids learn negative and violent behavior. Could it *possibly* be at home?
Story:
A New Hampshire woman has been charged with assault for allegedly throwing pizza at an umpire at a Little League game in Concord last month.
Police say the 35-year-old woman was working in a concession stand. Her son is on the Concord All-Star team, which lost a close game on July 11. A league investigation said Concord parents and Little League volunteers taunted the umps and tried to provoke them.
Police say the woman tossed pizza that hit one ump and a parent. She's charged with two counts of simple assault. The league disciplined nine parents, board members and volunteers, asking some to resign from the board.
Source
I do wonder where most kids learn negative and violent behavior. Could it *possibly* be at home?
Story:
A New Hampshire woman has been charged with assault for allegedly throwing pizza at an umpire at a Little League game in Concord last month.
Police say the 35-year-old woman was working in a concession stand. Her son is on the Concord All-Star team, which lost a close game on July 11. A league investigation said Concord parents and Little League volunteers taunted the umps and tried to provoke them.
Police say the woman tossed pizza that hit one ump and a parent. She's charged with two counts of simple assault. The league disciplined nine parents, board members and volunteers, asking some to resign from the board.
Source
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ornamental stick-fighting
UK -- A 66-year-old mother of five originally from Belfast, grabbed an ornamental wooden stick (called a shillelagh) from her wall, shouting "Are you ready for me?" before swinging it at two men, who burgled her home after claiming to be from the water board.
The feisty woman told police the men were frozen to the spot as she grabbed one by the neck and lashed out at them, before shouting to neighbours for help. The men fled and made off in their van with her purse and a sum of cash, but were arrested after police chased them down.
The woman said she hoped that her bravery would inspire other elderly people to defend themselves."I shouted at them and I started hitting them. I think they realised then that they had picked on the wrong person," she said.
"They thought I was an easy target, but I am not soft. I grew up in Belfast and I've got five children and 17 great grandchildren. I won't be pushed around. "I don't think I was brave," she said. "I just didn't think about it. They were trying to rob me and I was going to defend my home."
Source
The feisty woman told police the men were frozen to the spot as she grabbed one by the neck and lashed out at them, before shouting to neighbours for help. The men fled and made off in their van with her purse and a sum of cash, but were arrested after police chased them down.
The woman said she hoped that her bravery would inspire other elderly people to defend themselves."I shouted at them and I started hitting them. I think they realised then that they had picked on the wrong person," she said.
"They thought I was an easy target, but I am not soft. I grew up in Belfast and I've got five children and 17 great grandchildren. I won't be pushed around. "I don't think I was brave," she said. "I just didn't think about it. They were trying to rob me and I was going to defend my home."
Source
Monday, August 06, 2007
'My-key-do' #4
Oregon -- A 26-year-old woman was jogging at a community college outdoor track in Salem. Several other runners were at the track as well as the suspect.
The other runners left, leaving the woman and suspect. The man approached her from behind and pushed her to the ground.
The attacker attempted to pull the woman's clothing off, however, she had a set of keys in hand and began hitting the suspect with the keys in his face. The man then released the woman and fled the area on foot.
Source
The other runners left, leaving the woman and suspect. The man approached her from behind and pushed her to the ground.
The attacker attempted to pull the woman's clothing off, however, she had a set of keys in hand and began hitting the suspect with the keys in his face. The man then released the woman and fled the area on foot.
Source
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The scream
Illinois -- A 21-year-old Arlington Heights man is accused of a violent burglary attempt. The man allegedly broke into a Mount Prospect apartment early Saturday morning, pushed the startled woman inside to the floor and hit her repeatedly.
The incident began around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. The accused allegedly entered through the bedroom window of an apartment, where a 27-year-old woman awoke to find the man standing over her, according to police reports.
Startled, the woman screamed. The intruder threatened to tie her up and struck her several times in the face.
The man fled the apartment through the bedroom window. He later was arrested when police determined he matched the description provided by the victim. The man later told police he was scared someone would hear the woman when she screamed.
The incident began around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. The accused allegedly entered through the bedroom window of an apartment, where a 27-year-old woman awoke to find the man standing over her, according to police reports.
Startled, the woman screamed. The intruder threatened to tie her up and struck her several times in the face.
The man fled the apartment through the bedroom window. He later was arrested when police determined he matched the description provided by the victim. The man later told police he was scared someone would hear the woman when she screamed.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Piece of garbage
California -- A man is accused of trying to rape a female manager at a Centre City motel before three employees and a good Samaritan subdued him with a garbage can lid and a piece of wood.
The 22-year-old suspect walked into the Motel 6 Friday afternoon and asked about a room, officials said.
Police said the man jumped over the counter and went after the clerk, who ran to the back office, where the 35-year-old female manager was working. The three struggled, and the fight spilled into the laundry room, where a maid was working.
The maid struck the assailant with a metal trash can lid. The clerk broke free and ran across the street to a liquor store for help, police said.
A liquor store employee ran back to Motel 6, saw the assailant on top of the manager and beat him with a piece of wood, police said. The Motel 6 manager suffered a broken nose and a cut lip.
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The 22-year-old suspect walked into the Motel 6 Friday afternoon and asked about a room, officials said.
Police said the man jumped over the counter and went after the clerk, who ran to the back office, where the 35-year-old female manager was working. The three struggled, and the fight spilled into the laundry room, where a maid was working.
The maid struck the assailant with a metal trash can lid. The clerk broke free and ran across the street to a liquor store for help, police said.
A liquor store employee ran back to Motel 6, saw the assailant on top of the manager and beat him with a piece of wood, police said. The Motel 6 manager suffered a broken nose and a cut lip.
Source
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
He was stunned
California -- A would-be robber got a shock when he was zapped with a stun gun while trying to rob a San Diego doughnut shop.
The robbery attempt occurred just before 11 p.m. Friday. A man jumped over the counter and struck an employee, then tried to take cash from the register. But the woman fought back, and another woman shocked the man with a stun gun, police said.
The man is in his 20s and about 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium build. No weapon was seen, and the man ran off without the money.
Source
The robbery attempt occurred just before 11 p.m. Friday. A man jumped over the counter and struck an employee, then tried to take cash from the register. But the woman fought back, and another woman shocked the man with a stun gun, police said.
The man is in his 20s and about 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium build. No weapon was seen, and the man ran off without the money.
Source
Friday, May 18, 2007
'Lettuce rejoice'
Sir, I take my hat off to you!
Story:
UK -- A pensioner of 82 was shopping when a raider walked into the village store in Speldhurst, Kent, and pointed the gun at the postmistress.
The man demanded money - but the senior citizen belted him in the face with an iceberg lettuce. A second hit persuaded the robber to run off.
The World War II Speldhurst veteran said: "The best form of defence is attack - so I did. I clobbered him twice."
Source
Story:
UK -- A pensioner of 82 was shopping when a raider walked into the village store in Speldhurst, Kent, and pointed the gun at the postmistress.
The man demanded money - but the senior citizen belted him in the face with an iceberg lettuce. A second hit persuaded the robber to run off.
The World War II Speldhurst veteran said: "The best form of defence is attack - so I did. I clobbered him twice."
Source
Thursday, May 17, 2007
'Yankee-do'
Don't mess with granny! Don't they teach kids this lesson today?
Story:
The Yankees have honored a robber-bashing Bronxville grandmother of eight yesterday in a home plate ceremony.
The 68-year-old woman foiled an April 26 robbery at a sandwich shoppe in Tuckahoe where she worked by smacking the robber with a 1961 Yankees miniature bat.
With her 16-inch weapon in hand, she waved to the stadium crowd when she was introduced yesterday, then got a surprise when Derek Jeter came out of the dugout and presented her with a real bat signed by the team and gave her a hug.
During the attempted robbery last month, the man told the woman he had a gun, and demanded she empty the cash register. The lifelong Yankees fan said she threw the money on the floor, then as he was bending over to pick it up, grabbed her commemorative bat and hit him in the back of the head twice. He dropped the money and ran out of the store.
Source
Story:
The Yankees have honored a robber-bashing Bronxville grandmother of eight yesterday in a home plate ceremony.
The 68-year-old woman foiled an April 26 robbery at a sandwich shoppe in Tuckahoe where she worked by smacking the robber with a 1961 Yankees miniature bat.
With her 16-inch weapon in hand, she waved to the stadium crowd when she was introduced yesterday, then got a surprise when Derek Jeter came out of the dugout and presented her with a real bat signed by the team and gave her a hug.
During the attempted robbery last month, the man told the woman he had a gun, and demanded she empty the cash register. The lifelong Yankees fan said she threw the money on the floor, then as he was bending over to pick it up, grabbed her commemorative bat and hit him in the back of the head twice. He dropped the money and ran out of the store.
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