Posted on 08/29/2020 7:48:50 AM PDT by EBH
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW)– Newly-released video shows a man armed with a machete stealing a dog from a shopper at Crocker Park.
Westlake police say a couple was walking their dogs in the complex on Tuesday night, when they were approached by the suspect carrying the machete.
The couple reported that the man was speaking incoherently and suddenly used the machete to cut one of their leashes and grabbed one of their dogs.
The pet owner tried to negotiate the safe return of his dog, but had to back away when the suspect came toward him with the machete.
The couple retreated and called 911 for help. The woman is heard telling the dispatcher in a frantic voice, “Please come, please!”
Westlake police officers rushed to Crocker Park and learned the man armed with the machete had released the dog unharmed, but the suspect was now menacing other shoppers, police said.
Officers approached the suspect, identified as Julius Bello, 30, of North Olmsted.
Police said Bello was armed with the machete and a smaller knife. He complied when police told him to drop the weapons.
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I wonder if those cops, were dreading the possibility of having to shoot the dude? They didn’t want to see riots over it.
See how easy it is to not get killed by police, drop your weapon and comply with police orders.
Interesting
Cut the leash with a machete?
How sharp is that machete?!
The FBI looked at his skin tint and gave him a pass...
I like the idea of a machete stealing dog. Are they like K-9 ?
Did the couple get their dog back? I don’t think the article says.
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Video shows man armed with machete stealing dog at Crocker Park, police say
Fox 8 News ^ | 8/28/2020
Posted on 8/29/2020, 10:48:50 AM by EBH
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