HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WHDH)- Owners of a convenience store in Hollywood, Florida are looking for justice after a man attacked a store clerk and tried to steal money from the register last week.
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a man in a colorful hat launched himself over the counter of a 7-Eleven and attacked the store clerk in an attempt to get his hands on the money.
The cashier, Michelle Rideout, admits she was scared, but that didn’t stop her from taking matters into her own hands and fighting back against this would-be robber.
“I thought of my life,” Rideout said. “I’m a mother, so, I’m not just going to let somebody do something stupid.”
The man attempted to purchase some items and once the cash register was opened he aggressively jumped on top of the counter and began reaching for the money.
But Rideout fought back, hitting, shoving and even throwing a portion of the register at the man until he finally walked out of the store.
Those who live in the area are shocked that this could have happened in their neighborhood.
The suspect has not yet been identified.
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