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Surveillance video captured a Chicago jewellery retailer worker capturing a 27-year-old criminal making an attempt to rob his retailer, foiling a significant theft. However the courageous man's actions had been on no account rewarded by Windy Metropolis officers.
The incident occurred simply earlier than 11 a.m. Saturday on Jewelers Row within the 0-100 block of North Wabash Avenue, CBS Information Chicago reviews.
The footage reveals the thief carrying a purple sweatshirt wandering round briefly earlier than working off in the direction of the shop's entrance.
He then begins breaking a glass case in an try to steal 1000’s of {dollars} value of bijou. However the worker instantly reaches behind the counter and opens hearth on the person, hitting him within the buttocks and abdomen.
The thug is then seen struggling to maintain his stability outdoors the shop, then goes again inside to seize a small bag and runs down the steps to the close by “L” prepare platform.
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Boy tried to steal jewelery value Rs 100 thousand in broad daylight on Jewelers Row yesterday
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CBS Chicago revealed that police finally caught the robber and arrested him. He was then taken to hospital for therapy of gunshot wounds.
In accordance with the outlet, the worker who saved the day is a hid carry license holder.
CWB Chicago reviews that police additionally took the heroic activist into custody, and that prosecutors thought-about charging him with a criminal offense earlier than finally backing off, at the least for now.
Authorities declined to even press expenses towards the thief, persevering with a citywide sample of emboldening violent criminals on the expense of public security.
The investigation is reportedly ongoing. Given Chicago's ridiculous justice system, the worker seemingly has extra trigger for concern than the thief.