Man clings to car windshield wipers to stop shoplifters outside Ohio Kmart
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Two women suspected of shoplifting at a Kmart outlet almost got away with it — until they tangled with Michael Cornwell. Cornwell clung to their car's windshield wipers for about a mile — at speeds he estimated at 70 to 80 mph — before the driver pulled into a mobile home park and the women fled.
The suspects were later arrested on charges of aggravated robbery, felonious assault and theft. Perfume, cologne and other items were found in the car, police said. "I don't believe in shoplifting," Cornwell said.
Cornwell, his fiancee and his mother were headed into a Kmart about 10:30 p.m. Friday when two women ran from the store chased by employees.Cornwell stepped in front of their car and told the women to stop. After he ignored the driver's demand to move, the driver bumped Cornwell twice with the car before he jumped on the hood and she stepped on the gas, according to police in nearby German Township. "I heard my momma scream," said Cornwell, who wasn't hurt. "I was just hanging on for dear life."
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