72-year-old man fights off pickpocket
July 5th, 2007I just watched the Today Show’s interview that Lester Holt did with Bill Barnes. When senior citizen felt the pickpocket’s hand slip into his pocket, he reacted immediately by beginning to attack his attacker. Much is being made of the fact that Barnes is a former Marine and Golden Gloves boxer.
Barnes had just withdrawn money from an ATM which leads me to believe that the pickpocket had been watching for someone he considered an easy mark. He was wrong in assuming that a senior would be “easy.” Follow this link for a video of the fight.
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Very impressive indeed. He just keeps pounding on that robber. The cowardly robber is definitely getting what he deserves!
Comment by Paul ? July 5, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
While I agree, I think that I agree only because it had a good outcome - the pickpocket was arrested. I’m not sure that I’m comfortable with the idea of encouraging folks to fight back.
Comment by Cheryl ? July 5, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
Good point. Safety first, wallet second.
Comment by Paul ? July 5, 2007 @ 10:49 pm
I agree, when it comes down to it most of us would not get the best of a mugger. We’re just not used to hitting people.
Comment by Annie ? July 6, 2007 @ 12:57 pm