Heroic Action in Tàrrega: Employees and Customers Thwart Violent Supermarket Robbery

The incident took place last Thursday on Avinguda Catalunya, when an individual attempted to steal money from a cash register.

Generic image of a supermarket checkout with hands intervening in an emergency situation.
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Generic image of a supermarket checkout with hands intervening in an emergency situation.

Supermarket employees and customers on Avinguda Catalunya in Tàrrega thwarted a violent robbery attempt last Thursday, preventing a thief from taking money from the register.

The attempted robbery occurred at 1:43 PM last Thursday, when the individual tried to grab bills from a cash register while an employee was giving change.
The immediate reaction of the employees and several customers, including migrant women, was crucial. They tackled the assailant, preventing his escape and successfully recovering the cash he intended to steal.

The workers and customers showed extraordinary bravery by risking their physical integrity to protect the establishment.

The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police) are investigating the incident. The alleged perpetrator has already been identified as a Spanish national with numerous police and criminal records.