Tony Todd, a stunt actor for the ‘Border Tribe’ in the movie Black Panther, gave the family $700 — the amount allegedly stolen during the robbery, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“While Mr. Todd and other actors may portray heroic characters on screen, it is people like him who show us every day that there are real heroes among us. Thank you, Mr. Todd, for being a role model for our community,” sheriff’s officials said in the news release.
The incident caught Todd’s attention after it was reported by various media outlets. It happened during the early morning hours of Monday, May 28, at a gas station on the 800 block of East Avenue J.
Deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. and learned that the victims and suspects were arguing over a gas pump, the sheriff’s department reported.
“During the argument, one of the suspects grabbed a victim’s purse from inside the victim’s vehicle. That victim attempted to get her purse back from the suspect and was punched in the face by the suspect. After the first victim was punched in the face, another victim attempted to get the purse back from the suspect and was also punched in the face. The additional suspects became involved in the assault and began pushing and punching the victims as they attempted to regain the victim’s purse,” sheriff’s officials said in a news release.
A juvenile and 19-year-old Emanie Jones were arrested in connection with the incident, and investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating two persons of interest, as well as any additional witnesses.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS.
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Kitty says
So I have a friend who was in jail with one of the girls arrested and she says she dosent know what people talking bout when they say money was stollen but she’s getting charged anyways and faces 7 yrs Only God knows what really happend there’s always 3 sides To a story one party the other party and the TRUTH
Cherrelle says
I had pulled up right after it happened that night and only thing I kept being told was some (3)African American woman jumped on the Hispanic lady. I seen the Hispanic lady she was beat bad but no one ever said anything about money!.
Twerp says
Anyone notice the P he’s throwing up?? Lol
yodad says
u guys get a life!! negative and ignorant people who always need to blame everyone but ur selfs for anything u guys need a reality check…
David Davis says
The Mexican drug Cartel who live in the Antelope Valley did that. That’s their method of operations. They bring in drugs to the valley then they distribute to the drug dealers and gangsters who sell. They like shopping at the Latin grocery stores.
Alexis says
Wonderful!
PROUD says
So glad for them, and the young man to step forward with love,,,