REALITY CHECK – Robber Armed With Bead-Firing Toy In Genuine Terror When Armed Man Shoots Back

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This is the moment a robber armed with a toy gun freezes in terror when he suddenly finds himself staring down the barrel of a real one during a botched jewellery heist.

The attempted robbery happened in Karabuk, Turkey, in the Kartaltepe neighbourhood at around 11:30am on 19th August.

Security camera footage shows the suspect, named as 48-year-old M.G., entering the jewellery store wearing gloves and a mask and holding a gun which in reality could only fire plastic beads.

He hands over a bag and orders the clerk to fill it with gold.

As the clerk begins emptying the till into the bag, another man rushes into the store holding what appears to be a real gun.

The suspect instantly ducks behind the counter when he realises he is facing a genuine weapon.

He is then overpowered by the same man who had been putting money into the bag.

Other shop employees and local residents rush in to help restrain the suspect until police arrive.

Officers took M.G. into custody after receiving a tip-off.

Investigators later confirmed the gun M.G. used was a toy that fired beads.

Police say the investigation is continuing.

(Mike Leidig / newsX)


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Byline Journalist: Mike Leidig

Byline Sub editor: Simona Kitanovska

Byline Spotter: Aloysius Fernandes

Byline Commisioning Editor: Aloysius Fernandes

Byline Senior Writer: Mike Leidig

Byline Picture Editor: Zorica Stojkovik

Byline Video Editor: David Stojkovic

Byline Copychecker: Marija Stojkoska

Byline Illustrator: Marija Stojkoska

Byline News Editor: Mike Leidig

Geography: Karabük

Subject: K1, VP, Legal, Crime, Robbery

T4 Editor Story Rating: 5

T4 Editor Pic/Vid rating: 7

T4 Total rating: 6