Oops! Man robs store right before officer walks in
WEST COVINA, California (KFOR/Storyful) – Police in West Covina, California called it being in the “right place at the right time,” and the robbery was caught on camera.
A convicted felon is seen on surveillance video January 17 asking for cigarettes from the clerk at a 7-Eleven store.
The robber then shows the clerk a gun in his waistband and demands cash.
Just as the clerk finished emptying the drawer of cash into a plastic bag, in walks Sergeant Hernandez.
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The clerk alerts Sgt Hernandez to the robbery, as the suspect took off running.
The officer is seen racing after him while drawing his service weapon.
Sgt. Hernandez quickly caught up to and arrested Ramon Gonzales, 48.
Gonzales was booked for robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon.
The $400 in cash stolen from the register was then returned to the victim.
The West Covina Police Department posted the video on Instagram, calling Sgt. Hernandez’s appearance a “coincidence.”
“No such thing as a coincidence!” said one grateful commenter.
Another replied to the post with, “Thank god my little brother is ok.. I pray to god for your safety.. every day.”
“Imagine being 48 and still thinking this is a viable source of income,” said another commenter, along with many others thanking the police department and Sgt. Hernandez for his brave actions.
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