Shoppers inside a Walmart were left shaken after a man was accused of inappropriately touching a minor inside the store — but what happened next was caught on shocking bodycam footage.
Police say the suspect bolted the moment officers arrived, sprinting through the parking lot and into the streets of downtown. Bodycam video shows officers in hot pursuit as the man tried to weave through cars and disappear into the crowd.
But his escape didn’t last long. Within seconds, officers tackled him to the ground in a dramatic takedown, pinning him as bystanders watched in disbelief.
The suspect was arrested on the spot and now faces multiple charges, including assault on a minor. Police confirmed the child involved is safe and being cared for by family.
Online, the footage has sparked outrage. One viewer wrote: “Thank God the cops got him before he could hurt anyone else.” Another added: “This is why bodycams matter — pure accountability and justice in action.”
While justice was swift this time, the disturbing case serves as a reminder of the dangers families can face in public places.