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EXCLUSIVE: Video shows man tackle, pin suspected Walgreens shoplifter in Alameda
ABC7 ^ | March 21, 2022 | Dion Lim

Posted on 03/22/2022 6:31:07 AM PDT by artichokegrower

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- A frustrated customer took matters into his own hands, wrestling with, and even body slamming a suspected shoplifter and his associate at an Alameda Walgreens.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7news.com ...


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1 posted on 03/22/2022 6:31:07 AM PDT by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower

To no avail if the policy of Walgreens is to let shoplifters steal unimpeded.


2 posted on 03/22/2022 6:34:45 AM PDT by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: artichokegrower
Vigilantism is sure to rise as law and order break down or the law is applied unevenly.

As prices skyrocket, people are righteously frustrated and sick and tired of freeloaders taking whatever they want and getting away with it.

That includes those who use EBT cards - which are tied to inflations, unlike YOUR paycheck or retirement check:

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3 posted on 03/22/2022 6:35:31 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (Rigged Elections have Consequences)
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“Alameda police say if you witness a crime and can record it safely, it’s a plus — But to get involved opens a person up to litigation and possible charges if the suspect is arrested.”

There’s your problem.....unfreakin’believeable


4 posted on 03/22/2022 6:36:16 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: artichokegrower

What? People that actually want the laws enforced, so they’re likely going to file multiple charges against this guy in order discourage vigilantism.


5 posted on 03/22/2022 6:36:51 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: JonPreston

Walgrens is like NATO. Won’t stand up for itself. No cops filmed. The guy will go free. What if he was black and had fentenal in his system? Probably not get involved.


6 posted on 03/22/2022 6:36:55 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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...a suspected shoplifter and his associate

Entrepreneur?
7 posted on 03/22/2022 6:37:23 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: JonPreston

That explains why crap at Walgreens is so much more expensive than walmart


8 posted on 03/22/2022 6:37:29 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: artichokegrower

This thing went on for 20 minutes and no cop showed up. Libtards to blame. Hoist on your petard.


9 posted on 03/22/2022 6:38:04 AM PDT by KierkegaardMAN (I never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

As hard as it might be for decent people to ignore crime, it’s the best policy given the rise of Woke corporations.


10 posted on 03/22/2022 6:38:58 AM PDT by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: artichokegrower

I see no punches thrown. A quick move and a hearty haymaker on assailant #2 would have allowed the detention of the suspect. But...who can say?


11 posted on 03/22/2022 6:39:17 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Imagine, if you will, a vaccine so safe you have to be threatened to take it. )
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To: V_TWIN

The wussified perp. What are the chances he’s not getting laid on a regular basis? Just askin’.


12 posted on 03/22/2022 6:40:21 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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And the perps will sue the man that stepped in, win. Own everything he has.

And the do-gooder will end up with a record for the rest of his life. And be basically unemployable.

Who says crime doesn’t pay?


13 posted on 03/22/2022 6:42:32 AM PDT by uranium penguin
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That explains why crap at Walgreens is so much more expensive than walmart

Yep, and the rise of Amazon. Drop it off at my doorstep. I'm good.

14 posted on 03/22/2022 6:44:26 AM PDT by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: artichokegrower

That guy is about to get legally screwed. CA’s legal system will hang him out to dry.


15 posted on 03/22/2022 6:44:45 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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I’m guessing drug addict


16 posted on 03/22/2022 6:45:12 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: V_TWIN

In CA, there’s a lot of non-addicts doing shoplifting. There’s literally no consequence if they steal less than ~$1K.


17 posted on 03/22/2022 6:47:31 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: artichokegrower

It made me wonder where the doughnut-eaters’ wives shop.

People are starting to realize that these stores are going to disappear, and then they’ll have nothing.


18 posted on 03/22/2022 6:47:56 AM PDT by Empire_of_Liberty
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<< body slamming >>

Not exactly a slam, unfortunately. But it wasn’t a bad move. Kudos to the good citizen.

Both those guys needed their heads put through a wall. At minimum.


19 posted on 03/22/2022 6:48:42 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Empire_of_Liberty

Amazon.

Part of the plan.


20 posted on 03/22/2022 6:50:04 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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