PALM BAY, Fla. – A member of Space Coast CU carrying a weapon in his car pulled his gun on a would-be credit union robber yesterday, halting a hold up.
Ruben Torres had his gun in his car in the parking lot. He had enough time to go out to his car, get his gun and then go back in and hold the robber for police. “Me, being from New York, I’m always on alert," said Torres.
Torres went to credit union get some cash for a cruise this weekend and was on his way out when he noticed a man walk in, give him a weird look, pull out a Wal-Mart bag and put it on his head.
Torres, a trained, professional security guard with a concealed weapons permit, said he didn't even think twice about what he was about to do. He went to his car, grabbed his handgun and went back inside.
The robber was sitting, waiting for the cash he was trying to steal. Another teller confirmed for Torres the man was trying to rob the bank and, when Torres saw an opportunity, he drew his weapon.
Palm Bay police arrived moments later and took the would-be robber into custody.
