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  • Cancer-stricken woman, 66, with 'nothing to lose' tackles bank robber

    Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof

    'She got on my last nerve'

    A 66-year-old woman with "nothing to lose" stopped a bank robber in her tracks Friday, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.

    Helen Dunsford, 66, was a customer at a Bank of America in Oakland Park, Fla., when a woman reached in her purse, said she had a gun and yelled for everyone to get on the ground.

    As other customers listened to the orders, Dunsford tackled the would-be robber, Renee Breen, and held the suspect down until authorities arrived.

    "She got on my last nerve," Dunsford said. "I have cancer, stage 4, and I figured if I'm gonna die it's God's will when I die. She's not gonna shoot me."

    Breen told deputies when she was taken into custody that the robbery attempt was really an April Fool's joke. She had demanded $10,000.

    We're guessing cops and customers didn't find it too funny.

    Two other men were taken into custody and are believed to have some connection to Breen. One of the men yelled from the back of a squad car that Breen has "mental problems."

    Customers thanked Dunsford for risking her life to potentially save theirs.

    "I was more scared than her, I'll tell you that," bank customer Aron Lassin said. "She's a brave old lady. I appreciate the help."
    I don't really agree with the "God's will" part. Stage 4 cancer or not, if you go jump under a train, it's probably going to be your time to go.
    Fooled her. That was His plan, not that cancer would take her.
    Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
    "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
    He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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    Socrates: "Good is That at which all things aim, If one knows what the good is, one will always do what is good." Brian: "Romanes eunt domus"
    GW 2013: "and juistin bieber is gay with me and we have 10 kids we live in u.s.a in the white house with obama"

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    • #3
      The article fails to mention the would be robber was 102.
      "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
      "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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      • #4
        Granny

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        • #5
          Did this woman tackle this robber without using a gun herself?
          A lot of Republicans are not racist, but a lot of racists are Republican.

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          • #6
            Did you read anything about her having a gun? I didn't. She has cancer, but apparently no gun.
            Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
            "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
            He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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            • #7
              That's why I asked, since the article didn't mention anything. I thought if you had read a fuller article somewhere else you would be able to answer my question.
              A lot of Republicans are not racist, but a lot of racists are Republican.

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              • #8
                I answered your pointless question.
                Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
                "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
                He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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                • #9
                  It wasn't pointless. I was curious as to whether or not she stopped the robbery with or without a gun.

                  You take offense at anything, don't you?
                  A lot of Republicans are not racist, but a lot of racists are Republican.

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                  • #10
                    No.
                    Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
                    "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
                    He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by SlowwHand View Post
                      Did you read anything about her having a gun? I didn't. She has cancer, but apparently no gun.
                      No, she had a gun in her purse that the robber then used. This whole thing sounds staged to me.
                      “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                      "Capitalism ho!"

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SlowwHand View Post
                        No.
                        more lies
                        A lot of Republicans are not racist, but a lot of racists are Republican.

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                        • #13
                          Was she fat?
                          No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.

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