by Jan S.
Member since:
June 22, 2007

Tough Granny Attacks Robber in Convenience Store

February 26, 2010 04:54 PM UTC
views: 0 | 16 people recommend this | comments: 57

I saw this news story on TV and decided to share it. 

This elderly lady is truly a Windmill Fighter!  She's got a strong sense of right and wrong and isn't about to let a crime be committed.  Her bravery and quick work prevented a robbery and the thief was apprehended.

 

February 18, 2010 4:43 AM

Caught on Tape: Surveillance video of a 711 store robbery shows a 75-year-old woman attacking the criminal with the price checker then chasing him out of the store. 

See for yourselves: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6219328n  (about 30 seconds, but worth watching)

 

Let's have a round of applause for a plucky lady who didn't hesitate to use what was available to foil a robbery! 

Comments: 57

Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 4:56pm UTC
I'd imagine this criminal will be the laughingstock of his cell block...foiled by a granny!
Nora D. Feb 26, 2010, 5:07pm UTC
Woohooooo! Good for that granny!!!!! Wow, that's really great that she fought back, although I'm a bit surprised that the robber didn't take a swing at her and hurt her! Thanks for sharing!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 5:22pm UTC
I don't think she even considered personal danger. She was just angry and unwilling to allow some upstart thief to get away!
Paula H. Feb 26, 2010, 5:15pm UTC
He may have been a thief - but his own grandma would have tanned his hide if he had hurt the granny!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 5:22pm UTC
Yes, indeed. Grannies are tougher than they look!
RedBird. B. Feb 26, 2010, 5:20pm UTC
Great Video. I think that it does take guts to get involved like she did, but I have to say:
"Go Grandma'.
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 5:23pm UTC
I agree! She is a feisty one.
RedBird. B. Feb 26, 2010, 5:24pm UTC
She sure is. :)
Kathryn Flynn Feb 26, 2010, 5:38pm UTC
tough lady! Great~! We all should be feisty~
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 7:16pm UTC
Yes, we should. Take a look at this: Neighborhood Watch - A Windmill Fighter's Story
Donald M. Feb 26, 2010, 5:40pm UTC
Sometimes you just do what you gotta do. She was sucessful.
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:40pm UTC
Yes, she was. I'm sure the thief was surprised and never expected to be attacked by a little old lady!
Kay M Feb 26, 2010, 5:46pm UTC
Wow. I'm glad he didn't hurt her.
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:39pm UTC
Me, too. Maybe he was afraid...and he was right to be!
James Matney Feb 26, 2010, 5:50pm UTC
Niiiiiiiice!!!!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:32pm UTC
Makes ya feel good, eh?
Alison H. Feb 26, 2010, 5:51pm UTC
Go, granny, go!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:29pm UTC
yesssss!
Nurse Nancy S. Mar 15, 2010, 10:53pm UTC
Alison, those were my exact words, but you said it first!!!
Rose T. Feb 26, 2010, 5:53pm UTC
You go GRANNY! Now if everyone felt the urge to help thy neighbor what a wonderful world this would be!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:29pm UTC
Amen!
Ruthi C. Mar 5, 2010, 1:46am UTC
Indeed!
~ Jennifer M. ~ Feb 26, 2010, 5:56pm UTC
Wow, good for her! I'm so glad he didn't try to hurt her though
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:29pm UTC
I think the thief was so shocked that he just ran.
Sandre M. Feb 26, 2010, 6:44pm UTC
LOL! She reminds me of my Gran.
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:30pm UTC
Mine, too. Never underestimate the power of a granny!
Doug York Feb 26, 2010, 7:18pm UTC
She's my hero.
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:30pm UTC
Yes!
david daniel Feb 26, 2010, 7:39pm UTC
people are just tired of being pushed around.Perhaps other people will learn from this
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:31pm UTC
Yes, David. I got to that point myself and have told the story: Neighborhood Watch - A Windmill Fighter's Story
david daniel Feb 26, 2010, 9:35pm UTC
some years ago I was in sales and was at a gas station getting gas when a man put a gun to my face a demanded money when I told him I don't carry cash he hit me in the face.I was lucky I did not get shot.When I went to look at mug shots I found out the same man carjacked a car with a baby in it,had a reck and killed the baby.

In this case justise was served, the last I heard he was still in prison
Melanie B. Feb 26, 2010, 8:38pm UTC
You go granny!
Jan S. Feb 26, 2010, 8:40pm UTC
I hope this makes criminals think twice before committing crimes.
Ian, the social being Feb 26, 2010, 10:22pm UTC
Great video. She's my hero!
Terry M. Feb 26, 2010, 11:16pm UTC
This woman had courage!
dee b. Feb 26, 2010, 11:26pm UTC
I caught this on tv, and was amazed! Kudos to Granny! Granny power! What guts that little lady has.
Leo Lemmer Feb 27, 2010, 1:44pm UTC
I am smiling.
Dennis Gilman Feb 27, 2010, 4:13pm UTC
I nearly missed this!!! Good for her. She is like a good friend of mine with the same attitude. When she was in her 80'a' she used the steel tip of her umbrella to stop a third from mugging her friend. At 97, she defeated a rapist by first not resisting then, with his pants down, she caressed him then when he was relaxed, squeezed his teaticlea so hard that he might no be sterile.

At the ripe she of 100, she migrated to Florida, so the rapists and muggers there had better watch out; another viscous granny is out there and this one don't play. :-D)
Marie J. R. Feb 27, 2010, 6:18pm UTC

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I saw this same story,,,God bless her,,, Bless you too dear one,,, how are you??? well and strong I pray,,,
Angela A. Feb 27, 2010, 6:35pm UTC
You go girl!
Richard B. Feb 28, 2010, 3:02pm UTC
I see these types of stories often, and that is good.
DIANE D. Mar 8, 2010, 8:26am UTC
This is just WONDERFUl~
Marsha C. Mar 11, 2010, 5:15pm UTC
go granny go
Chas Andrews Mar 12, 2010, 3:53pm UTC
thanks!
Sandi S. Mar 12, 2010, 4:03pm UTC
Don't mess with Granny!
Kelly Kay Mar 12, 2010, 4:04pm UTC
Nobody messes with Grandma, as it should be.
Linda T. Mar 14, 2010, 1:26am UTC
She certainly has spunk but the guy could have easily hurt her. I am glad he did not. pif
jewi lim Mar 14, 2010, 1:30am UTC
She could have gotten hurt if the robber fought back. But its nice to know that there are also people willing to stand up for what is right.
Truth Always Mar 15, 2010, 4:24am UTC
I am glad that she is safe...
Stacey Mamasaid Mar 20, 2010, 9:17am UTC
Standing ovation!! pif
Nancy Biri Apr 8, 2010, 11:09am UTC
Good job granny
anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Apr 8, 2010, 1:37pm UTC
way to go granny
Donald M. May 7, 2010, 1:20pm UTC
lol thats pretty neat! Dont know if I could have done it! pif
Michelle C. May 19, 2010, 10:58pm UTC
Hahahahaha.... Too funny... I couldn't help, but laugh.... GO GRANNY!!! I'm for the Granny team! :P

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