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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMan Dumped From Wheelchair in Dispute Over Parking Space, "Amazed no one intervened"
A California man is facing charges of attempted kidnapping and assault after a Target customer was dumped out of his wheelchair.
Philip Kinstler, who has used a wheelchair for 30 years, arrived at the Pleasant Hill store on Jan. 11 to find a vehicle parked in a disabled spot without a permit, reports KPIX. The 52-year-old says he tapped on the window of the vehicle to notify a female occupant before heading into the store to return a shirt.
He was at the customer service desk when he was approached by a man police identified as Jimmie Tiger. Kinstler says the man demanded he return to the lot to apologize for having scared his partner, per the Washington Post. Surveillance video shows the man speaking to Kinstler for a minute before wheeling him away from the counter. As Kinstler grabs a sign, the man flips him out of his chair, then walks away.
Arrested more than a week later, 32-year-old Tiger pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury and was released on $180,000 bail, per Newsweek. Police said community members worked with law enforcement "to find a quick resolution." But Kinstler, paralyzed from the chest down due to a rare degenerative disease called syringomyelia, says he was amazed that no one intervened. "All they had to do is stand in front of my wheelchair" but "they did nothing," he tells KPIX, adding he's "never been that scared." He tells the Post that he broke his wrist in the fall, leaving him unable to drive or get out of bed by himself. Two people followed Kinstler and his assailant, per the San Francisco Chronicle. Police say witnesses also cared for Kinstler until police arrived, and submitted a partial license plate.
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Man Dumped From Wheelchair in Dispute Over Parking Space, "Amazed no one intervened" (Original Post)
Demovictory9
Jan 2020
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NBachers
(17,115 posts)1. So where was the "Get Security over here right now" call?
Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)2. more from newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/target-wheelchair-attack-video-pleasant-hill-1484832
The surveillance footage of the incident shows one Target employee briefly confronting the suspect, but no security guards arrive at the scene.
Newsweek has reached out to Target and both police departments for comment.
The surveillance footage of the incident shows one Target employee briefly confronting the suspect, but no security guards arrive at the scene.
Newsweek has reached out to Target and both police departments for comment.
Stinky The Clown
(67,806 posts)3. Human . Garbage . On . Testosterone . Overload
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)4. News video
Karadeniz
(22,526 posts)5. Americans have no anger control.
MicaelS
(8,747 posts)6. Americans go batshit crazy when it comes to,,,,
Handicap spots.
dalton99a
(81,513 posts)7. And the piece of shit is a free man
https://kobi5.com/news/bay-area-man-wanted-in-costco-ring-theft-5828/
Bay Area man wanted in Costco ring theft
Medford, Ore. A daring theft at an unusual location has Medford police on the lookout tonight. It happened at Medfords Costco Sunday afternoon, when a man made off with two expensive diamond rings. Police say its rare that the wholesale retailer is hit by a crime, and customers we spoke with are perplexed at just how the crooks pulled it off.
I thought that was all behind glass, how did they do that? one customer asked.
They got cameras, and check outs and all kinds of stuff, how do they do that?
According to Medford police, a man was looking at a $5,000 ring at the Medford Costco on sunday, when he asked the clerk if he could compare it to a $31,000 ring.
The clerk gives him both rings, Sgt. Brent Mak says, at which point he grabs them, and bolts for the door at which point he jumps into a waiting car.
Police say the people in that car were Valentino Maes, and Jimmie Tiger, both of which were arrested and charged with aggravated theft. Sgt. Mak says the individual who made off with the rings is still on the loose, but he says they know who theyre looking for. While police wouldnt identify the suspect, they say he is from the Bay Area.
Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)8. costco has 31k rings
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)10. Yes, they sell diamonds that are VVS1, VVS2,
as well as VS, if I remember correctly. Platinum settings, etc. They have some lovely jewelry, but not a huge collection.
dalton99a
(81,513 posts)11. They have this in stock right now:
Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)12. yikes
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)15. 10 carats, wow, but that much for only VS1 clarity? nt
I'd rather go smaller, more brilliant.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)9. Trump would like to give him the presidential medal
of freedom for tossing the disabled man onto the floor.
kelly1mm
(4,733 posts)14. Nope, the perp is the wrong complexion! Nt