CCTV footage has captured the second a father disrupted a brazen daylight theft try at a jewellery retailer, tackling a would-be thief who was armed with a hammer, and performing a citizen’s arrest.
Anthony Haby, 31, and his associate Jane Fleming had been purchasing at Bendigo Market simply earlier than 4 pm on Monday after they heard terrified screams and noises that gave the impression of gun pictures coming from Stearns Showcase Jewelers.
The builder rushed into the shop with out hesitation, the place he got here face-to-face with a person in his 20s, smashing open glass show instances with a hammer in an alleged theft try.
Mr Haby may be seen dashing over to the person, who has his arm inside one of many glass shows, and dramatically tackling him to the bottom and pinning him there.
Whereas Mr Haby apprehended the alleged thief, his associate Ms Fleming helped employees exit the shop.
Minutes later, police and safety arrived to help Mr Haby, who then started comforting terrified employees members.
“He was superb – to not consider himself and put himself in peril – and he was straight on him,” employees member Tina Carson advised 9News.
“He thought it was gunshots – he didn’t realize it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun – and he nonetheless got here in and tackled him to the bottom.
“He’s an Aussie hero.”
However Mr Haby mentioned he believes he did what anybody would have finished in the identical scenario.
“No, I’m not a hero. Simply an on a regular basis bloke, doing one thing wanted to be finished,” Mr Haby advised 9News.
“One thing I believe any regular individual would do actually.
“Glad we may assist. Glad nobody acquired damage – that was the primary concern.”
Retailer Supervisor Cheryl Luvara mentioned the staff had nominated Mr Haby for a bravery award.
“Hopefully he’ll obtain that as a result of I believe that’s what the award stands for,” she mentioned.
The alleged offender has confronted the Bendigo Magistrates courtroom. He didn’t apply for bail, and has been remanded in custody till August.
The next day, the enterprise up to date prospects on the incident by way of a Fb put up.
“As you could be conscious, there was an incident at our retailer yesterday. We’re happy to share with you that our two employees members and one among our long-time prospects are doing properly and stay our highest precedence. We’re offering all of the help and care they want within the wake of this incident,” they wrote.
“We wish to recognise the bravery of a real hero, a member of the general public, who stepped in throughout the incident to help and apprehend the individual concerned within the incident till Police arrived. His braveness and selflessness in such a difficult second is not going to be forgotten and is appreciated by the staff at Stearns.
“Additionally, the excellent help and swift motion from the administration staff and employees at Bendigo Market.”
