xanadumuse t1_j64ox9x wrote on January 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Reply to comment by NPRjunkieDC in Carjacking at Union Station this Morning. Victims chased suspect to 7th and H NE and suspect bailed. by Swampoodle1984

Everyone reacts differently. It’s hard to stop and think rationally when your adrenaline is engaged. I chased down a group of teens after watching them hit someone over the head with a book. Didn’t think twice about what I did. It just turned on.

Formergr t1_j6697h3 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 12:24 AM

I had a guy come in to my dorm room in college while I was in bed already, and after talking to me for a bit in a super creepy way (tried to pretend to know my roommate), he grabbed my wallet from the dresser and took off.

I chased him down the hall!

I was a 120 lb girl and he was a 6'5 huge dude. I just...pure adrenaline-fueled instinct. No conscious thought at all.

Thankfully I didn't catch him, lol.

xanadumuse t1_j66jilc wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:43 AM

I wonder what would have happened if you did catch up ? I didn’t catch the kids either although they did legitimately seem kind of scared. Probably not used to people going after them. Mind you- I did scream bloody murder while running towards them.

Formergr t1_j66mvlv wrote on January 28, 2023 at 2:09 AM

> I wonder what you would have done if you did ?

Seriously, I have no idea. Thank god I didn’t.

NPRjunkieDC t1_j64p9zr wrote on January 27, 2023 at 6:16 PM

I was robbed once on a dark road near Dupont. Guy took one gold ring and the second one I said no!

I actually peed myself. Froze