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Woman, 66, wrestles young KFC robber to the ground
Mary Chamberlain chased down Joshua Crowley, 22, after being given a description by a Kentucky Fried Chicken clerk, who had just been robbed at knifepoint. Police praised the 66-year-old woman's bravery, but advised against her actions. (KPTV.com)
March 20, 2008 | Permalink
Comments
I hope when I'm 66 I have the strength to take down a 22 yr old. Go Granny!
Posted by: Cherie | Mar 20, 2008 6:24:27 AM
It's great that everyone pitched in and gave chase to stand up to this guy. Although I don't know how thrilled I'd be if I found out my mom was going mano a mano with a 22 year old thug armed with a knife.
Posted by: elchampino | Mar 20, 2008 6:28:11 AM
Hmm, this could be "Master Criminal" day on Obscure Store...
Posted by: Mook | Mar 20, 2008 6:37:48 AM
Good for her!
Posted by: Lois Lane | Mar 20, 2008 6:41:50 AM
elchamp, I'm betting you'd be a lot nicer to her. More polite certainly. And a little quicker on the uptake for birthdays and mother's day.
Posted by: nellagain | Mar 20, 2008 7:11:59 AM
crazy fast-food robbers....WTF? Two today...
Posted by: twerp | Mar 20, 2008 7:13:35 AM
dang it nell, now you made me want to call my mom.
Posted by: elchampino | Mar 20, 2008 7:18:56 AM
Sweet! It's great that a tough older lady has joined the tough older guys in the OS&RR hall o'fame. Go Granny!
Posted by: Phranqlin | Mar 20, 2008 9:13:14 AM
The typical job security comment:
"Although responding officers credited Chamberlain's involvement as a key to such a quick arrest, and praised her bravery, police advise against such actions."
When are these big donut eaters in blue ever there to STOP a crime?
The get there after the fact and after the perp gets away.
Good for Granny.
Wait a minnit~~granny??
She's younger than I am.sob
Posted by: A.V. | Mar 20, 2008 10:00:26 AM
That's my grandma, she's just amazing!! And you're right I wouldn't cross her, she can bust you up better than any knife can!
Posted by: Tanya | Mar 20, 2008 10:48:53 AM
WHO SAID WOMEN ARE WEAK?
Posted by: ULTRA | Mar 20, 2008 12:00:41 PM
Angry granny against knife wielding 22 year old...not contest. My granny could whip me any day of the week; and she does.
Posted by: pawprints | Mar 21, 2008 3:11:12 AM
