Posted on 05/23/2022 2:22:08 PM PDT by conservative98
Shocking surveillance footage shows California jewelry store workers fighting back after several smash-and-grabber robbers rush into the shop and attempt to make off with valuable gems.
FOX 5 San Diego obtained the video showing at least four individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts run into Princess Bride Diamonds, located in Bella Terra mall in Huntington Beach. One of the suspects uses a hammer to smash open a glass display case, as others rush in carrying backpacks.
But workers at the store quickly jumped into action, running toward the would-be thieves. The employees, including a brother and sister who work for their father who owns the store, begin punching and kicking the robbers. A third worker is seen grabbing a stool and knocking it over an intruder’s head.
At least two of the suspects swing hammers toward the employees while attempting to make their getaway before finally fleeing the scene, and the workers shut the shop doors as they run off.
"At some point while I was fighting them, one of them actually hit me in the head with a hammer, on the side of my left temple, but I didn’t even register it until after they left because there was so much like adrenaline going on," employee Dallas Baca, whose dad owns the store, told FOX 5.
He said his family has been in the diamond business for years, but this was the first attempted robbery he personally experienced.
"We had an idea that it could happen, but it’s always different when it actually does happen," he said.
His sister, Sarah Baca, said she was the one who picked up a chair to defend another worker, Lily.
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Lily putting a pretty good boot to somebody who deserves it. IMHO.
They should only employ women. They will kill and die for diamonds.
Never bring a hammer to a chair fight
"I picked up a chair and I hit the one guy in the head that was attacking Lily," Sarah Baca said. "I’m just glad everyone’s OK. I’m glad that our team banded together, and we were able to put up a fight and stop what was happening."
Next time shoot them all dead.
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The only way to stop nonsense
It’s California probably would be charged with murder one
I hope she broke his balls. Of course, it's California so she'll probably be charged with assault.
Not even a California jury would convict them.
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I'm looking forward to this day...including watching the bad guy keep leveling his weapon after an exit wound through the chest.
No, fighting back is not shocking. What’s shocking is that smash and grab even happens in the first place. Stupid DA’s.
She should have stomped on his throat.
The slugs will be back and this time armed with weapons that spit lead. Know why?... They are too low IQ to learn.
Chris Mathis
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Heroes. It is about time someone fought back against the epidemic of gang looting. These employees all deserve medals for bravery.
They should only employ women. They will kill and die for diamonds.
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The guy in the back did a good job of zooming into action. He got hit in the head with a hammer, but he says he is ok.
He got hit in the head with a hammer, but he says he is ok.
Must be a Democrat....
Glad they survived it, but they need FAR BETTER ways of dealing with crap like that. They are damn lucky.
You’re right..Next time with guns and m ore gang members....
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