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Granny's Gun Standoff: Police Seek Suspect
16 Aug
Summary
- Elderly woman confronted alleged Ross shoplifter with a gun.
- Police identified the woman but still seek the suspect.
- Investigation stalled until shoplifter is identified and interviewed.
A dramatic confrontation outside a Tucson Ross store on August 1st has led to an unusual police investigation. Video captured an elderly woman appearing to point a handgun at a man exiting the store with merchandise as the alarm sounded.
Officers responded to the shoplifting incident and reviewed evidence, but the suspect had already fled. While police have since identified and contacted the armed bystander, the case is complicated. An aggravated assault investigation is pending, but the alleged victim, the suspected shoplifter, remains unidentified and at large.
Authorities emphasize the need to locate and interview the man before the aggravated assault charge can move forward. For now, the woman who brandished the apparent weapon has been found, but the suspect continues to evade capture.
