I was held HOSTAGE at TRADER JOES in Los Angeles while being THREATENED WITH. DEATH.

07/21/18 | Me

[BunnySlippers]

To kick it off.

Anyone know what it feels like to be told you will be shot one by one?

[TheWriterTX]

Concur. Bunny, get someone to stay with you or you stay with them. You will need people around you and to feel safe for the next few days. The flashbacks are a bitch and an irrational fear will percolate up out of nowhere for months afterwards. Don’t beat yourself up when they come, just recognize where they are coming from and reason your way through them.

[BunnySlippers]

It happened at 1pm. I got home when I posted this .... they kept my car for evidence and the police drove me home to get a locksmith.

Also, I thought I was hostage for about an hour. I hear just now it was over 3 hours.

There were only 7 of us right in front of the gubman ... I was usually 1 foot to 4 feet from the gunman. Then I heard there were lots of people in other aisles that were not up front w him.

[wardaddy]

One of my best buds lives in Los Feliz

I was just there three weeks ago all over Franklin and Los Feliz Blvd and Rowena and at the Alcove on Hillhurst and on Hyperion going up into Glendale

Just wow

I’m glad you’re ok honey

God love ya

[TheWriterTX]

Ditto.

[Linda Frances]

My son was a manager for American National Bank in Omaha. He oversaw several branches. He was reviewing of of them when three black men walked in and made everyone lay on the floor and held a gun to my sons head. He was the only man; all the workers were women. I’ve never seen him so upset. He spent hours with the police. I cried to think what could have happened. Then I thanked God for his mercy. Years before 5 illegals shot and killed 5 people at the bank he worked for previously, US bank. He knew 3 of them. He no longer works in banking. Things keep getting worse and worse. The Bible said it would.

[Linda Frances]

BunnySlippers, I thank God He protected you. He still has plans for you on this earth.

[CaptainK]

I heard the report on FOX news tonight but I never thought I'd be reading a first hand account a few hours later.

God bless you and I hope you don't suffer any long term trauma.

[catbertz]

Bunny, I watched your TJ drama all afternoon. I’ve never been in that TJ, but I’ve driven past it many times in years past. I used to live near the Greek theater. Hope you’re doing ok now calming down.

We’ve never chatted on FR, but I live about 30 minutes away. If you need any help tomorrow or Monday, I’d be happy to help. Just freepmail me and I’ll respond with my cell number. I’m 50 yo married white guy btw :)

[wardaddy]

I know that area..about a half mile south east of my homies...who are up off Cromwell Hillhurst....shortcut over the Five from Glendale you pass right by it

It’s almost Silver lake more than Los Feliz isn’t it

What sort of beast threatens to murder a 70 year old woman stranger to prove a point

nutz

Thank God she’s ok

[reg45]

Car, keys, and spoiled groceries; still sitting on the belt.

[wardaddy]

Plus one....with a chuckle

[jocon307]

really glad you are OK, how scary that must have been!

[wardaddy]

Lol

[conservative98]

How old are you?

[Nifster]

Glad you are ok

For the record... no one is promised tomorrow

[thecodont]

Thank God you made it out of there OK.

[BunnySlippers]

apparently. I thought he held us for about an hour ... but he held us for over 3 hours so I must have been having fun.

I got the police to drive me home since they kept my car.

I think I was in shock ... and maybe still am.

[BunnySlippers]

I went to shop at 1pm. He held us over 3 hours. And, since they kept my car as evidence, the police drove me home at 11PM.

[BunnySlippers]

Even though I decided whether I would rather be shot in the head, the stomach/chest or the back, I never became panicked.

I felt disconnected. Probably shock then and now.

[BunnySlippers]

70 ... it happened without my approval.