Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Man Honored for Stopping Thief at Grocery Store
A brave man named Deshawn Pressley saw a thief steal an old lady's purse in a grocery store.
He chased the thief, tackled him, and held him until the police came.
The old lady got her purse back, and Deshawn was given an award for being so brave and helpful.
People on the internet praised him for his actions.
Deshawn Pressley stopped a thief who stole an 87-year-old woman's purse in a grocery store.
He chased the thief, tackled him, and held him until the police arrived.
The stolen purse was recovered and returned to the elderly woman.
The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.
Pressley was honored with a Citizen’s Award by the local Sheriff’s Department.
- Who
- Deshawn Pressley and an 87-year-old woman
- What
- A man stopped a thief who stole an elderly woman's purse
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- Ohio, USA
- Why
- To protect the elderly woman and recover the stolen purse
- Victim's Age
- 87 years old
- Location
- Ohio, USA
- Hero's Name
- Deshawn Pressley
- Award
- Citizen’s Award
- Incident Location
- Grocery store