Lancaster shop assistant Pete Edmunds, 26, of Willow Lane has become a viral sensation on the Internet after grappling with a shoplifter. The video, which has thousands of views already, has also attracted attention from the American television programme Most Daring, Most Shocking.
Pete moved into action when he saw the thief try to make off with eight cans of lager from the store where he was working. The video shows Edmunds run after the man, tackle him to the ground and make a citizen’s arrest, whilst pinning him down. Several members of the public quickly jump to his aid, helping to hold down the thief and calling the police.
Edmunds posted CCTV footage of the incident to online video website Youtube the next day, and has since received dozens of comments applauding his actions. He hopes to warn other potential criminals of the consequences of their actions, and in his words, “that the fair streets of Lancaster may remain safe for yet another night!”