Thieves use stun gun on security officer, smash their way into store during violent robbery
HONOLULU HI Dec 5 2021
A security officer working at an island store, got the shock of his life literally when robbers backed a truck into the front of the store and used a Taser on the officer.
Surveillance video caught a group of thieves using the stun gun on the security officer, after smashing their way into the store and taking off with thousands of dollars’ worth of bikes.
The crime happened within six minutes, according to responding police.
The security footage shows the first thief walk up to the stop and puts a blow torch to the door.
A few minutes later, a security officer walks up to investigate.
The thieves use what appears to be a stun gun on the guard. He runs away and calls the police.
The video continues as it shows that the group then smashes the back of a truck into the front of the store and takes off with four bikes.
“They knew exactly what they were after,” store owner Alan Rice said. “It’s not a good situation for anyone.”
Rice also said the security guard is doing fine, but the store is still a mess.
“It’s kind of like being the Grinch. They’re not going to have those presents under the tree. It’s a horrible feeling all the way around,” he said.
Rice said his small business is narrowly surviving and a hit like this is a tough one to bear.
He said could use the public’s help in identifying the thieves.
The black truck involved has special rims, a hibiscus pattern on the side and the word “aloha.”
