“I never thought about it,” said Jerry Solani, a Toronto-area jewelry store owner. told CBC News. “I stood up and said, 'No, that doesn't happen here.'”
Solani was referring to the horrific incident that took place on October 3rd. At that time, three masked and hooded individuals wandered into his store — Jewelry Forever in Markham — and attempted to rob him.
As you might expect, local police told the CBC they don't recommend fighting back against criminals, but they told the news network they believe Solani will fight back again.
The robbery was captured on store surveillance video, which Solani posted on store video. instagram page A few days ago.
One of the crooks was carrying a hammer and wasted no time in slamming the top of the display case, while the other was carrying a bag, presumably to collect valuables.
Image source: Screenshot from Jewelery Forever video, used with permission.
Image source: Screenshot from Jewelery Forever video, used with permission.
The third person had little chance to do anything — because within seconds, Solani is seen confronting the bad guys with a plastic broomstick, according to CBC.
Bagholder broke fast. The second scammer, who initially didn't seem to be doing anything special, jumped up and down a few times as if to fight the store owner, then left the store somewhat reluctantly, but did nothing.
With that, Solani approached the hammer-wielding attacker, who seemed unaware that his attacker was behind him as he continued to pound on the display case.
Image source: Screenshot from Jewelery Forever video, used with permission.
The store owner then hit the shocked crook several times in the arm with a broomstick and left the store empty-handed.
Image source: Screenshot from Jewelery Forever video, used with permission.
Image source: Screenshot from Jewelery Forever video, used with permission.
The complete surveillance video can be viewed here (used with permission).
As you might expect, local police told the CBC they don't recommend fighting back against criminals, but they told the news network they believe Solani will fight back again.
“The important thing is safety and not everyone can do that, so I understand that,” Solani told CBC. “But if we don't…it will keep happening.” He also told the news network that he believes criminals too often get away with no consequences.
York Regional Police told CBC that none of the three suspects in the attempted crash have been arrested, but the investigation continues.
You can view the video report here The case includes surveillance footage of the attempted robbery and the perpetrator's escape, as well as an interview with Solani.
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