A hold-up alarm sounding at Dick's Sporting Goods prompted response from Sheriff's deputies and city police in both marked and unmarked cars. The store is located at 4180 Veterans Memorial Drive.
UPDATE 1:18 p.m.: This was a false alarm and law enforcement has cleared the scene.
Did the SWAT boys made it out
Did the SWAT boys made it out with their armored military vehicles, automatic weapons and bowie knives.?
Responding to a store with a
Responding to a store with a wide array of firearms and shelves full of ammunition, unsure of the scope of the alarm or how many individuals may be involved...I'm ok with that.
I agree with you,
I agree with you, Jeff.
Billie's post specifically says "hold-up" alarm. Not a fire alarm, smoke alarm, or even medical emergency alarm. It sounds to me like the cops responded accordingly.
Didn't hear of anyone being injured, or worse, during the fiasco, so I'd say, "Well done".
Ed, we were on the way to
Ed, we were on the way to Target when the patrol cars came flying by, with lights flashing and sirens going. And then all of a sudden there lights went off. Must be that's when they were told False Alarm, and drove on by
Hi, Darin. Yep, that's
Hi, Darin. Yep, that's essentially how it's done.
Say Hi to Paul for me. I'm sure Fred would say Hi if he was here right now. His house is @ 1-1/2 mi. from me.
You two coming to FL anytime soon? It's a little chilly at the moment (61º), but we'll survive. :)