Dear Editor,
I am a member of DCWC and would like to share a robbery incident that happened to me a few weeks ago. I have been under tremendous shock since the incident but am now able to discuss it for the benefit of the members.
My specialty is selling mountings both downtown and to retail stores away from the downtown area.
My assistant and I were leaving Fullerton Plaza after a successful day and were on the on-ramp of a freeway in traffic waiting to access the freeway when the car in front of me reversed into mine causing damage. As I was ready to exit the car and see what had happened I was rammed from behind by another car and before I knew it, there were 4 heavily disguised thugs with hammers who broke the 4 side windows of my car before snatching the 2 Jewelry bags that were on the back seat. In an instance, they jumped back into their cars and disappeared onto the freeway.
I also later discovered that my 2 rear tires had been slashed to ensure that I wouldn’t follow them.
Please let this serve as a warning to all members. Be alert of your surroundings and don't resist should an incident like this happen to you.
FYI - as instructed from my insurance company and for my safety, I was told to place those cases in the car and not in the trunk. I believe if I had resisted or confronted them the outcome would have been very different.
- Club member in 550 Bldg
