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12-year-old girl who fought armed robber honored by city
Updated 1:46 pm CDT, Saturday, August 25, 2018
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) -- A 12-year-old girl who tried to protect her family by jumping on the back of an armed robber has been honored by her Connecticut city.
The city of Meriden on Friday honored Leslie Meza Ruiz for her bravery.
Police say Meza Ruiz jumped on the back of the armed robber who was trying to steal cash out of the register at her family's convenience store.
She says she was trying to protect her mother and grandmother, who were injured.
More:
https://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/12-year-old-girl-who-fought-armed-robber-honored-13182430.php
LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142143485
Hooray for a brave Leslie Meza.
