Olympia clerk hits robber over head with metal folding chair.
by KING 5 News
Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A defensive store clerk prevented a robber from pillaging his Olympia store by hitting him over the head with a metal folding chair Wednesday night.
At the 76 Gas Station on Pacific Avenue and Boulevard Road, police said a male suspect wearing sunglasses and a stocking cap walked into the store 10 minutes before midnight, and flashed a 3-4 inch folding knife.
Clerks told police the suspect demanded money and tried to jump over the counter.
Alarmed, one of the clerks grabbed a metal folding chair and hit the suspect over the head, stunning him and knocking both his sunglasses and hat off.
Police said the suspect managed to walk out of the store and has not been arrested.
He is described as a white male, 18-25 years-old, 5-foot 10 inches tall and about 170 pounds with black hair.
Call either Detective Chris Johnstone (360-709-2793) or Crime Stoppers (360-493-4333) if you have any information. You may remain anonymous.
The fact the guy walked out of the store bothers me... they shoulda hit him twice.
by KING 5 News
Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A defensive store clerk prevented a robber from pillaging his Olympia store by hitting him over the head with a metal folding chair Wednesday night.
At the 76 Gas Station on Pacific Avenue and Boulevard Road, police said a male suspect wearing sunglasses and a stocking cap walked into the store 10 minutes before midnight, and flashed a 3-4 inch folding knife.
Clerks told police the suspect demanded money and tried to jump over the counter.
Alarmed, one of the clerks grabbed a metal folding chair and hit the suspect over the head, stunning him and knocking both his sunglasses and hat off.
Police said the suspect managed to walk out of the store and has not been arrested.
He is described as a white male, 18-25 years-old, 5-foot 10 inches tall and about 170 pounds with black hair.
Call either Detective Chris Johnstone (360-709-2793) or Crime Stoppers (360-493-4333) if you have any information. You may remain anonymous.
The fact the guy walked out of the store bothers me... they shoulda hit him twice.