Silly Little Country

Small Displays of Courage

This police report (you can find it here) attracted my attention because the business in question is one I have been in (not at 3am), and sits in a shopping plaza I frequent. What stuns me is the strength of the 'victim' in this report, who, for what are likely fairly low wages (I could be wrong), nonetheless stands up toquite a variety of threats and thuggish behaviour and insists on performing his duties.

Robbery (Business) - 55 Division

A 22 year old male employee of Coffee Time, 3003 Danforth Avenue, reports that on August 15, 2005 at approximately 0330 hours, a male suspect entered the premises, purchased a cup of coffee and sat down at a table. The suspect then approached the counter and attempted to open the cash register but was unsuccessful. The victim, who was at the rear of the store, heard the attempt and came to the front of the store. The suspect then made a demand for cash but the victim did not comply and the suspect fled the scene empty-handed in an unknown direction. A short time later, a second male suspect also entered the premises and ordered a cup of coffee. The suspect then reached over the counter and demanded that the victim open the cash registered and give him the cash. The victim refused and the suspect repeatedly threatened to punch him in the face. The victim still did not comply and the suspect fled the scene, empty-handed, in an unknown direction. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, white, 19-23 years, 6’1”, 174 pounds, thin build, short dark-brown hair. Suspect #2: Male, white, 22-27 years, 6’2”, 180 pounds, short brown hair.

7323/88625/07:50

I am delighted to live in a city with people like that 'victim'. I am not so impressed with the suspects.

posted by Alan Adamson @ 11:08 PM