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May 17, 2023

Hero shoppers stop woman from kidnapping child in shopping trolley at supermarket

Kimberli Jones, 50, from Blanca, Colorado, US, was restrained by shoppers in a

Kimberli Jones, 50, from Blanca, Colorado, US, was restrained by shoppers in a Colorado Walmart on Thursday after she allegedly tried to snatch a "young child" from a shopping trolley

Heroic shoppers stopped a woman from allegedly trying to kidnap a child in a shopping trolley at a supermarket.

Kimberli Jones, 50, from Blanca, Colorado, US, was restrained by customers in a Colorado Walmart on Thursday after she allegedly tried to snatch a "young child" from a shopping trolley at around 1pm.

Brave bystanders quickly leapt into action and held down the suspect until police arrived.

Cops arrived to the supermarket to find the suspect apprehended by the heroic shoppers.

The suspect was arrested by the Alamosa Police Department and taken to the Alamosa County Detention Center.

The child was returned to their relieved parents following the traumatic ordeal.

Cops praised the brave shoppers and staff who prevented the suspect from escaping.

Police said in a statement: "The Alamosa Police Department would like to thank the brave citizens, Wal-Mart staff, and community for the quick response and for being alert.'

Kimberli was charged with kidnapping, felony menacing, child abuse and disorderly conduct.

The incident comes just weeks after a Beankini Espresso Auburn barista narrowly escaped being kidnapped during a drive-thru in Auburn, Washington, US.

Shocking CCTV footage captured the moment a man in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck tries to grab a girl's arm in the early hours of January 17.

The barista, who hands over the customer's change, is then pulled by the man as he attempts to kidnap her.

The driver also appears to place a zip tie around the woman's wrist.

Luckily, the girl pulls her hand back managing to escape, and slams the drive-through window closed.

The man drops his change and drives away.

The barista suffered minor cuts, according to a police spokesperson, who said the workers are "vulnerable" due to working by themselves and in the dark.

According to the owner of the coffee shop, it has left her workers terrified after the traumatic experience.

Beankini Espresso Auburn coffee shop has workers wear bikinis as part of the theme.

One worker, who did not wished to be named, said: "Our owner allows us to shut the window on any customer and handle every situation in the way we feel comfortable. We are allowed to refuse service to anyone for any reason,"

The Auburn Police Department confirmed the man has since been arrested.

On Twitter they said: "After overwhelming support from the community, APD has arrested a suspect in this case."

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