Quick-Thinking FL Man Stops Carjacking At Starbucks Drive-Thru
On a recent day in Ocala, Florida, a man allegedly started his day off by robbing a convenience store, then, according to police, he broke into a woman’s home, stealing her purse, cellphone, and car from the garage. According to WSVN, Ocala Police spotted the suspect later that day and he led them on a high-speed pursuit that ended with the suspect crashing the stolen car.
What happened next?
But then he got thirsty. The man then ran from the crash to a Starbucks, where he carjacked a pregnant woman in the drive-thru. What the man didn’t anticipate was Shane Spicer being in the drive-thru line behind the car. Spicer, an Army veteran, jumped out of his car and into the passenger’s seat next to the carjacker, forcing the suspect on the run again. But Spicer was right behind the man, quickly caught up with him, and pinned him down until police arrived moments later.
Being hailed as a hero is an honor that many dream of, but few achieve. Heroes are those who selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, or who make significant contributions to their communities or society as a whole. The label of hero is often applied to those who have shown bravery in the face of danger, and that is exactly what Spicer did!
Now, Spicer is rightfully being hailed as a hero. After the incident, he was a little out of breath, but otherwise unscathed. He believes it’s important to help people out when you can. “I feel like if you’ve got the ability to watch out for someone, that you should,” Spicer says, “I would just hope that someone would do the same for my family.”
As far are the culprit, clearly his kryptonite was coffee. Someone should have told him about Targets new drive up Starbucks ordering.
