Coin dealer shoots robber

Crazy4Coins · June 10, 2012 12:51PM

Saw this on the local news

Looks like the robber picked the wrong store to rob.

Store owner twarts robber

edited to fix link

lasvegasteddy · June 10, 2012 12:53PM

link needs work

TURBO · June 10, 2012 12:54PM

ABOUT TIME!!

Unknown · June 10, 2012 12:57PM

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JamesMurray · June 10, 2012 12:58PM

Justice coins

Talk about tempting fate

crypto79 · June 10, 2012 1:03PM

lasvegasteddy · June 10, 2012 1:06PM

that ol line of...
"never bring a knife to a gunfight"
seems it played out here

coindeuce · June 10, 2012 1:17PM

Mr. Sanborn, meet Mr. Justice.

I keep a copy of the NN issue from last year prominently displayed on a coffee table near our entrance, (with the cover page headline article about shop security at A.A.C. in Salt Lake City; the one with the quarter page photo of Bob Campbell holding his shotgun at the ready) it seems to get a good long look from any of the "Slim Shady" entrants.

michiganboy · June 10, 2012 1:19PM

Thing about this one is it said he knew the guy and had done business with him. I think this should be a warning to others about buying from less then respectable patrons. I've seen it dozens of times dead beat druggies in coin shops selling coins, makes me nervous just being in a shop with those kinds of patrons. As always though this is JMHO and BTW I think the thug got what he deserved.

Dave99B · June 10, 2012 1:23PM

Justice Coins divvied out a little 'justice' today.

Great to hear the owner was not seriously hurt. Must have been very scary. I wish him well.

Dave

hchcoin · June 10, 2012 1:26PM

As I have stated before in other threads on this topic, I believe any brick and mortar coin dealer should be armed and this proves the point. That guy looks like a piece of work from the picture and his rap sheet.

LanceNewmanOCC · June 10, 2012 1:37PM

<< good and glad it wasn't the other way around >>

i agree. the owner gets up and goes to work instead of choosing to rob/harm/kill someone else just doing their job.
.

Mowgli · June 10, 2012 1:41PM

Am I the only bleeding heart here? A "violent history"? - providing false info, possessing marijuana, a robbery". Based on his previous sentence did it sound like he harmed someone? It seems to me that pulling a gun would deter most criminals such that you wouldn't have to shoot them. I know you guys love the coin dealers killing a robber but unless my life is in danger - which it wouldn't be if I had a gun and he was on the other side of the counter with a knife - I can't see killing someone over material crap. Sorry.

coindeuce · June 10, 2012 1:48PM

Mowgli, maybe you didn't bother to comprehend the part about the deceased having inflicted a laceration on the proprietor's ear which required suturing. You think the proprietor wasn't in fear for his life, since the knife blade probably passed very close to his jugular vein or carotid artery? Put the soapbox away please. A mild puncture of either blood vessel would be fatal within a matter of about 3 minutes without skilled medical first aid.

Dave99B · June 10, 2012 1:51PM

Mowgli, should he have waited until his throat was slashed? Good Lord, get a grip.

Dave

themaster · June 10, 2012 1:55PM

+1

Have a Great Day!
Louis

mrearlygold · June 10, 2012 1:57PM

DIMEMAN · June 10, 2012 1:59PM

I just love when justice is served!

Goldbully · June 10, 2012 2:09PM

I'd shoot the bast*rd too.....did you see those lobe rings!!! WTG Captain Coin Justice!!!

2ltdjorn · June 10, 2012 2:35PM

I support the dealer. The perp was a repeat offender, another example of a failed justice system. More regUlation of gun laws only hurt those who obey the law... They defiantly don't hurt those who don't follow the law.... I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

michiganboy · June 10, 2012 2:42PM

Wow I didn't even see the picture of the thug before. I read the story here that stated he was a customer of the shop owner before, that is why my earlier statements where made. Now after seeing the picture it further concludes statement that people should be careful who they choose to do business with. Is it really worth the problems not to mention the stuff they probably want to sell is stolen when they do come with business other then to rob you or case the shop. I live near a well known dealer who name I won't mention but they always have people like this in there selling coins and gold jewelery and I'm sure they make a killing off of them, but i'd hate to be the next person to get followed home and robbed because someones casing there store and usually only go there when I see something I really want in their inventory guide. Sorry to keep ranting but I've seen this numerous times in many other B & M's ( druggies fencing their wares).

ChrisRx · June 10, 2012 3:23PM

Great news!

MVC · June 10, 2012 3:32PM

Well done Mr. Justice

Justlooking · June 10, 2012 5:04PM

"Not long after opening for business Sunday morning trouble was brewing inside Justice Coins in New Port Richey.

A customer, who was well-known to the shop's proprietor, had nefarious thoughts on his mind.

Wayne Justice had seen 25-year-old Jacob Scott Sanborn waiting outside just prior to the store opening. He had no idea what would happen next."

This has got to be the most poorly written lead I've ever read. Just awful.

Sad situation. What a waste.

lcoopie · June 10, 2012 6:57PM

droopyd · June 10, 2012 7:17PM

That's just a couple of blocks down the road from where my grandparents used to live in the 70s & 80s. Ponderosa Park mobile home park if anyone is familiar with the area. I understand the Bayonet Point area has been developed quite a bit since those days.

Staircoins · June 10, 2012 8:53PM

Thanks for posting the story.

Sad ending, but it appears entirely justified.

I wish the dealer a full and speedy recovery from his injuries.

PerryHall · June 10, 2012 9:46PM

<< Am I the only bleeding heart here? >>

Unfortunately, no.

lcoopie · June 10, 2012 10:07PM

Perhaps consider changing the title of the thread to

Coin dealer protects himself from violent knife wielding robber by shooting him in the chest with his legal firearm?

fastrudy · June 10, 2012 10:33PM

Justice coins deals in Gold & Silver...and Lead

TwoSides2aCoin · June 10, 2012 10:36PM

The grave is a dangerous place when one is not prepared for it.

CaptHenway · June 11, 2012 12:16AM

Give the dealer a reward!

magikbilly · June 11, 2012 12:26AM

I am 42, collecting since 1975 or so, and have never in my life seen a B&M open at any time on a Sunday

Eric

dorancoins · June 11, 2012 12:33AM

<< As I have stated before in other threads on this topic, I believe any brick and mortar coin dealer should be armed and this proves the point. That guy looks like a piece of work from the picture and his rap sheet. >>

I must agree with you 100%.

Here in Illinois, however, because of elements from Chicago who are running the state (into the ground and then some), we don't have concealed carry. So dealers in Illinois are, for all practical purposes, are at the mercy of hooligans and "slim shady" wannabes. There have been several attempts to pass concealed carry, but the politicians from Chicago have voted it down. A slap (more like a punch) in the face to downstate folks like me.

kimber45ACP · June 11, 2012 12:47AM

He was probably just looking for some silver dollar size gauges to put in his ears.

MsMorrisine · June 11, 2012 1:11AM

no one said it?

don't bring a knife to a gun fight.

to the bleeding hearts.

forget the history.

he swiped at him with a knife.

that's all I'd need.

kiyote · June 11, 2012 1:21AM

Cash for gold, lead for robbers.

Coinsponge · June 11, 2012 1:49AM

<< Mowgli, should he have waited until his throat was slashed? Good Lord, get a grip.

Dave >>

The thought I had was that since this criminal was on probation, was known by the store owner, and made no attempt to hide his identity then the criminal probably planned to kill him. Evil. And they guy had a cross tatooed to his face to add to the perversion.

Mowgli · June 11, 2012 2:17AM

I knew I would get a warm welcome and universal support for my comments. That's why I wrote them. I don't live in a world where I think someone should be killed because of their past or what they look like. Seriously you think the guy's appearance is enough to say the dealer was justified in killing him? That his previous criminal history is enough to justify thinking this kid deserved to die?

I do not have an issue with an old man fearing for his life and shooting a kid. I do not expect people to think clearly in a dangerous situation. I do think someone who is certified to carry a concealed weapon would have some concept of having a great advantage over a kid with a knife, Of course, I wasn't there and do not know who did what to whom first - apparently some of you do.

My bigger issue is how many of you seem to actually enjoy that this kids got killed.

I hope this dfoesn't hurt my chances selling stuff on the BST.

guitarwes · June 11, 2012 2:19AM

<< Cash for gold, lead for robbers. >>

POTD

Good for the shop owner being prepared. One less murderer to try it in the future.

magikbilly · June 11, 2012 2:35AM

Well, I could care less what his tats were or how he chose to decorate his ears. Irrelevant.
He pulled a knife - relevant. Perhaps he could have been "talked down" - I was not there and don't know. Maybe he did intend to kill as he had no disguise and was known to the dealer. Maybe he was high - trying to rob a coin dealer with a knife is not the brightest idea.
BUT, if he takes a stab I'd have to interpret that as a real threat and I would shoot him. I'd like to say I'd shoot him in the leg or something. But I would probably kill him. I don't like it, but it is probable.

Eric

PerryHall · June 11, 2012 3:01AM

<< My bigger issue is how many of you seem to actually enjoy that this kid got what he deserved and that society is now safer.

I hope this dfoesn't hurt my chances selling stuff on the BST.

>>

Fixed it for you. Also, what have you got for sale?

JamesMurray · June 11, 2012 3:07AM

<< I knew I would get a warm welcome and universal support for my comments. That's why I wrote them. I don't live in a world where I think someone should be killed because of their past or what they look like. Seriously you think the guy's appearance is enough to say the dealer was justified in killing him? That his previous criminal history is enough to justify thinking this kid deserved to die?

I do not have an issue with an old man fearing for his life and shooting a kid. I do not expect people to think clearly in a dangerous situation. I do think someone who is certified to carry a concealed weapon would have some concept of having a great advantage over a kid with a knife, Of course, I wasn't there and do not know who did what to whom first - apparently some of you do.

My bigger issue is how many of you seem to actually enjoy that this kids got killed.

I hope this dfoesn't hurt my chances selling stuff on the BST.

>>

Whats with the "Kid" term used repeatedly ? At what point does a kid cease being a kid ? This guy was 25 , at age 21 i had 4 years in the military under my belt , was i still a kid ?

MsMorrisine · June 11, 2012 3:12AM

won't hurt BSTs from me, but forget everything else.

a knife can kill too.

he swung at him with a knife.

that's good enough for me.

DIMEMAN · June 11, 2012 3:14AM

Mowgli - Let me guess.......you are probably against capital punishment too!!

lcoopie · June 11, 2012 3:37AM

Mr Mowgli

You must have gained all your experience watching Gunsmoke.

A kid with a knife can filet you open before you can draw your gun.

A kid with a knife can filet you open after you draw your gun.

A kid with a knife can filet you open after you shoot and hit him.

And he can do it from several feet away.

crypto79 · June 11, 2012 3:37AM

<< Great news!

>>

Posts like this are a sad little window into the out of touch & apathetic comfortable class of our country. There is nothing great about that story from either perspective even if you are in favor of the outcome. It is nothing but regrettable

yellowkid · June 11, 2012 3:39AM

This thread brings a lot of things to mind, we weren't there, but maybe if the clown was on he other side of the counter the dealer could have pointed the gun and told him to scram, or freeze, but as it turned out he was shot in the chest. Maybe the guy drew down on him and the perp raised his hands and then the guy shot him, maybe he was swinging the knife when it happened. We won't know, but Mr Justice was well within his rights and I don't get much satisfaction from the fellows death.

Mowgli · June 11, 2012 3:39AM

<< Mowgli - Let me guess.......you are probably against capital punishment too!! >>

Let me guess - you're against abortion but not against killing.

BTW - I do not think there should be a death row but rather a death waiting room - I believe in swift punishment.

JamesMurray · June 11, 2012 3:44AM

" I believe in swift punishment."

Doesnt get much swifter than this incident.The second he pulled that knife it was game on.

crypto79 · June 11, 2012 3:45AM

<< I knew I would get a warm welcome and universal support for my comments. That's why I wrote them. I don't live in a world where I think someone should be killed because of their past or what they look like. Seriously you think the guy's appearance is enough to say the dealer was justified in killing him? That his previous criminal history is enough to justify thinking this kid deserved to die?

I do not have an issue with an old man fearing for his life and shooting a kid. I do not expect people to think clearly in a dangerous situation. I do think someone who is certified to carry a concealed weapon would have some concept of having a great advantage over a kid with a knife, Of course, I wasn't there and do not know who did what to whom first - apparently some of you do.

My bigger issue is how many of you seem to actually enjoy that this kids got killed.

I hope this dfoesn't hurt my chances selling stuff on the BST.

>>

I agree with him, some of you are really lame to revel in a shooting of a kid even if it was legally permitted.

Coin dealer shoots robber

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