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Jones: Solid tackle by an Eskimo


July 21, 2009

Special to CFL.ca

EDMONTON -- A man suspected in a personal robbery was stopped short in his tracks thanks to the efforts of two citizens, one of whom is Edmonton Eskimo Kitwana Jones.

At around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, a woman in her 50's was walking in the area of 100 Avenue and 103 Street when a 29-year-old male approached her. A struggle ensued, resulting in the male obtaining a purse and laptop computer.

The suspect was pursued by a male witness. Kitwana Jones then became involved in the foot pursuit and the pair caught up with the man in a nearby alley. The males held onto the suspect until responding officers arrived at the scene and arrested him. No one was injured in the incident.

“The suspect would likely have gotten away had it not been for the quick thinking of these bystanders,” says Downtown Criminal Investigation Section Detective Bill Allen. “It’s an individual’s choice as to their level of involvement, but everyone must keep in mind that there’s always a chance that weapons could be present and an innocent person could be injured when trying to make a citizen’s arrest.”

The woman’s property was recovered and Terrance Allan Walcott, 29, was charged with robbery.

B.C.FAN wrote:It's refreshing to read crime stories in which players are on the right side of the law.