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Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment have-a-go hero dad tackles hammer-wielding robber smashing open jewellery cases at shopping centre
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment a have-a-go hero dad tackled a hammer-wielding robber in a bid to stop a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewellery store. CCTV footage shows the brave father rushing into the store and pinning the would-be thief to the ground after watching him break open jewellery cases at a shopping centre. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The brave father rushed into the store when he saw the would-be thief break open jewellery cases Credit: 9 News 4 The moment he tackled the man in front of terrified bystanders and the store staff Credit: 9 News 4 Members of security and police arrive to cuff the alleged robber said to be in his 20s Credit: 9 News Anthony Haby was taking a stroll inside a Victorian shopping mall in Australia when he saw a man breaking boxes inside the store. After hearing screams and what sounded like gunshots, the 31-year-old jumped into action and rushed inside the store to tackle the would-be thief. He grabbed the hands of man before pushing him down to the ground, taking complete control of the situation. Moments later, members of security and police arrived to cuff the alleged robber, said to be in his 20s. He was then led away as bystanders begin to praise the dad for his heroic move. Speaking to 9News, the dad said: "I'm not a hero, I'm just an everyday bloke, doing what needed to be done. "People needed help, so we helped. It's just something I think any normal person would do, really." While Ms Haby was busy tackling the man, his wife Ms Fleming was seen helping the staff to get out of the store safely - just like the perfect team. Ms Fleming said: "We just heard screams, terrifying screams and didn't even think about it, just went in. " A staff member said about the heroic dad: "He was amazing - to not think of himself and put himself in danger - and he was straight on him. Newcastle ace Dan Burn pushing crashed car "He thought it was gunshots, he didn't know it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun, and he still came in and tackled him to the ground. "He's an Aussie hero." The members of the store have now nominated Ms Haby, who works as a builder, for a bravery award. Store manager Cheryl Luvara said: "Hopefully he'll receive that because I think that's what that award stands for." The alleged robber was presented at an Aussie magistrates' court. It is understood he is not seeking bail and will remain in custody until August.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment have-a-go hero dad tackles hammer-wielding robber smashing open jewellery cases at shopping centre
THIS is the moment a have-a-go hero dad tackled a hammer-wielding robber in a bid to stop a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewellery store. CCTV footage shows the brave father rushing into the store and pinning the would-be thief to the ground after watching him break open jewellery cases at a shopping centre. 4 The brave father rushed into the store when he saw the would-be thief break open jewellery cases Credit: 9 News 4 The moment he tackled the man in front of terrified bystanders and the store staff Credit: 9 News 4 Members of security and police arrive to cuff the alleged robber said to be in his 20s Credit: 9 News Anthony Haby was taking a stroll inside a Victorian shopping mall in Australia when he saw a man breaking boxes inside the store. After hearing screams and what sounded like gunshots, the 31-year-old jumped into action and rushed inside the store to tackle the would-be thief. He grabbed the hands of man before pushing him down to the ground, taking complete control of the situation. Moments later, members of security and police arrived to cuff the alleged robber, said to be in his 20s. read more world news He was then led away as bystanders begin to praise the dad for his heroic move. Speaking to "People needed help, so we helped. It's just something I think any normal person would do, really." While Ms Haby was busy tackling the man, his wife Ms Fleming was seen helping the staff to get out of the store safely - just like the perfect team. Most read in The US Sun Ms Fleming said: "We just heard screams, terrifying screams and didn't even think about it, just went in. " A staff member said about the heroic dad: "He was amazing - to not think of himself and put himself in danger - and he was straight on him. Newcastle ace Dan Burn pushing crashed car "He thought it was gunshots, he didn't know it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun, and he still came in and tackled him to the ground. "He's an Aussie hero." The members of the store have now nominated Ms Haby, who works as a builder, for a bravery award. Store manager Cheryl Luvara said: "Hopefully he'll receive that because I think that's what that award stands for." The alleged robber was presented at an Aussie magistrates' court. It is understood he is not seeking bail and will remain in custody until August. 4 The members of the store have now nominated Ms Haby for a bravery award Credit: 9 News
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
Watch moment have-a-go hero dad tackles hammer-wielding robber smashing open jewellery cases at shopping centre
THIS is the moment a have-a-go hero dad tackled a hammer-wielding robber in a bid to stop a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewellery store. CCTV footage shows the brave father rushing into the store and pinning the would-be thief to the ground after watching him break open jewellery cases at a shopping centre. 4 4 4 Anthony Haby was taking a stroll inside a Victorian shopping mall in Australia when he saw a man breaking boxes inside the store. After hearing screams and what sounded like gunshots, the 31-year-old jumped into action and rushed inside the store to tackle the would-be thief. He grabbed the hands of man before pushing him down to the ground, taking complete control of the situation. Moments later, members of security and police arrived to cuff the alleged robber, said to be in his 20s. He was then led away as bystanders begin to praise the dad for his heroic move. Speaking to 9News, the dad said: "I'm not a hero, I'm just an everyday bloke, doing what needed to be done. "People needed help, so we helped. It's just something I think any normal person would do, really." While Ms Haby was busy tackling the man, his wife Ms Fleming was seen helping the staff to get out of the store safely - just like the perfect team. Ms Fleming said: "We just heard screams, terrifying screams and didn't even think about it, just went in. " A staff member said about the heroic dad: "He was amazing - to not think of himself and put himself in danger - and he was straight on him. "He thought it was gunshots, he didn't know it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun, and he still came in and tackled him to the ground. "He's an Aussie hero." The members of the store have now nominated Ms Haby, who works as a builder, for a bravery award. Store manager Cheryl Luvara said: "Hopefully he'll receive that because I think that's what that award stands for." The alleged robber was presented at an Aussie magistrates' court. It is understood he is not seeking bail and will remain in custody until August. 4
New York Post
25-05-2025
- New York Post
Hero dad makes dramatic citizen's arrest, tackles armed would-be burglar
CCTV footage has captured the moment a father disrupted a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewelry store, tackling a would-be thief who was armed with a hammer, and performing a citizen's arrest. Anthony Haby, 31, and his partner Jane Fleming were shopping at Bendigo Marketplace just before 4 pm on Monday when they heard terrified screams and noises that sounded like gun shots coming from Stearns Showcase Jewelers. Advertisement The builder rushed into the store without hesitation, where he came face-to-face with a man in his 20s, smashing open glass display cases with a hammer in an alleged robbery attempt. Mr Haby can be seen rushing over to the man, who has his arm inside one of the glass displays, and dramatically tackling him to the ground and pinning him there. 3 A father disrupted a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewelry store, tackling a would-be thief who was armed with a hammer, and performing a citizen's arrest. 9 News Australia While Mr Haby apprehended the alleged thief, his partner Ms Fleming helped staff exit the store. Advertisement Minutes later, police and security arrived to assist Mr Haby, who then began comforting terrified staff members. 'He was amazing – to not think of himself and put himself in danger – and he was straight on him,' staff member Tina Carson told 9News. 'He thought it was gunshots – he didn't know it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun – and he still came in and tackled him to the ground. 'He's an Aussie hero.' Advertisement 3 The builder rushed into the store without hesitation, where he came face-to-face with a man in his 20s, smashing open glass display cases with a hammer in an alleged robbery attempt. 9 News Australia But Mr Haby said he believes he did what anyone would have done in the same situation. 'No, I'm not a hero. Just an everyday bloke, doing something needed to be done,' Mr Haby told 9News. 'Something I think any normal person would do really. Advertisement 'Glad we could help. Glad no one got hurt – that was the main concern.' 3 'No, I'm not a hero. Just an everyday bloke, doing something needed to be done,' Haby told 9News. 9 News Australia Store Manager Cheryl Luvara said the team had nominated Mr Haby for a bravery award. 'Hopefully he'll receive that because I think that's what the award stands for,' she said. The alleged offender has faced the Bendigo Magistrates court. He didn't apply for bail, and has been remanded in custody until August. The following day, the business updated customers on the incident via a Facebook post. 'As you might be aware, there was an incident at our store yesterday. We are pleased to share with you that our two staff members and one of our long-time customers are doing well and remain our highest priority. We are providing all the support and care they need in the wake of this incident,' they wrote. Advertisement 'We want to recognise the bravery of a true hero, a member of the public, who stepped in during the incident to assist and apprehend the person involved in the incident until Police arrived. His courage and selflessness in such a challenging moment will not be forgotten and is appreciated by the team at Stearns. 'Also, the outstanding support and swift action from the management team and staff at Bendigo Marketplace.'
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Perth Now
Moment hero dad makes citizen's arrest
CCTV footage has captured the moment a father disrupted a brazen daylight robbery attempt at a jewellery store, tackling a would-be thief who was armed with a hammer, and performing a citizen's arrest. Anthony Haby, 31, and his partner Jane Fleming were shopping at Bendigo Marketplace just before 4pm on Monday when they heard terrified screams and noises that sounded like gun shots coming from Stearns Showcase Jewellers. The builder rushed into the store without hesitation, where he came face-to-face with a man in his 20s, smashing open glass display cases with a hammer in an alleged robbery attempt. The moment a Victorian dad rushed into jewellery store upon hearing louds bangs and screams. 9News Credit: Channel 9 Mr Haby can be seen rushing over to the man, who has his arm inside one of the glass displays, and dramatically tackling him to the ground and pinning him there. While Mr Haby apprehended the alleged thief, his partner Ms Fleming helped staff exit the store. Minutes later, police and security arrived to assist Mr Haby, who then began comforting terrified staff members. 'He was amazing – to not think of himself and put himself in danger – and he was straight on him,' staff member Tina Carson told 9News. 'He thought it was gunshots – he didn't know it was a hammer, he thought it was a gun – and he still came in and tackled him to the ground. 'He's an Aussie hero.' But Mr Haby said he believes he did what anyone would have done in the same situation. 'No, I'm not a hero. Just an everyday bloke, doing something needed to be done,' Mr Haby told 9News. Victorian dad labelled 'an Aussie hero' after tackling a man armed with a hammer who was allegedly attempting a robbery. 9News Credit: Channel 9 'Something I think any normal person would do really. 'Glad we could help. Glad no one got hurt – that was the main concern.' Store Manager Cheryl Luvara said the team had nominated Mr Haby for a bravery award. 'Hopefully he'll receive that because I think that's what the award stands for,' she said. The alleged offender has faced the Bendigo Magistrates court. He didn't apply for bail, and has been remanded in custody until August. The following day, the business updated customers on the incident via a Facebook post. 'As you might be aware, there was an incident at our store yesterday. We are pleased to share with you that our two staff members and one of our long-time customers are doing well and remain our highest priority. We are providing all the support and care they need in the wake of this incident,' they wrote. 'We want to recognise the bravery of a true hero, a member of the public, who stepped in during the incident to assist and apprehend the person involved in the incident until Police arrived. His courage and selflessness in such a challenging moment will not be forgotten and is appreciated by the team at Stearns. 'Also, the outstanding support and swift action from the management team and staff at Bendigo Marketplace.'
