A routine Wednesday evening run to the Target on Tierra Rejada Road in Simi Valley turned tense when a man attacked a customer inside the store, prompting nearby shoppers to jump in and wrestle him to the floor. Those quick-moving Good Samaritans held the suspect down until officers arrived and took him into custody. Cellphone video of the struggle circulated online and was later picked up by local news outlets.
Cellphone Video Shows Shoppers Take Suspect Down
The scuffle was caught on a cellphone camera; the footage shows customers and loss-prevention staff restraining the man while other shoppers look on. According to CBS News Los Angeles, Good Samaritans helped stop the attack and police arrested the suspect at the scene.
Where It Happened And Who To Call
The incident took place inside a Target on Tierra Rejada Road; the retailer’s official store listing places that location at 51 Tierra Rejada Road in Simi Valley, according to Target. The City of Simi Valley lists the Simi Valley Police Department’s non-emergency line as (805) 583-6950 for anyone with information, per the city.
