A terrifying moment caught on video shows the brave owners of Meza’s Jewelry fighting off an alleged robber donning a Donald Trump mask. According to Fox 11 Los Angeles, the suspect entered the store with an empty box which he reportedly intended to use to carry out stolen jewelry and proceeded to spray bear spray at the store employees and an onlooker.
The suspect then used a hammer in order to shatter the store’s glass cases, but this only enraged the store owners and refueled their courage to fight back. Footage shows a violent struggle with multiple individuals attempting to subdue the suspect, with one person striking the robber with a large stick and another delivering a kick to his head. In the midst of chaos, the suspect also lost his shirt while trying to escape.
The store owners told the outlet that they had “worked so much” for their business and weren’t about to let their hard-earned possessions be taken away from them.
“We pay taxes,” one co-owner said. “We’re good citizens… We just want laws to protect us, to protect the business, to protect regular citizens.”
It’s safe to say that this crook messed with the wrong family. They were able to chase the shirtless suspect away from the store.
Store owners beat shoplifter with sticks after he smashed Jewlery cabinets in the store and attempted to steal thousands of dollars worth of diamonds.
The incident occurred at Meza's Jewelry store in El Monte, California.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) September 3, 2023
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first case of a robbery this year and it likely won’t be the last. While Joe Biden continues to remain silent on the issue of crime enforcement, everyday citizens are being left vulnerable to such egregious acts. It is shameful for individuals to feel unsafe and unprotected in the face of potential robbery – especially those who have been given no outlet to fight the rising tide of crime.
“As president, I’m determined to take active steps to release individuals from the clutches of criminals,” said one business owner. “We shouldn’t have to fear going to work and defend ourselves from robbers wearing masks.”
Clearly, this is a prime example of why stronger enforcement of laws is needed in order to protect the safety and security of innocent people. It’s time for Joe Biden to step up and take the lead in making sure folks remain safe throughout their daily lives.
Only after a tough approach to enforcing the law can citizens shed their fear of being subjected to robbery and enjoy the right to remain safe.