thedrifter
07-14-06, 07:33 AM
July 13, 2006
Major who caught alleged jewelry thief honored
By Beth Zimmerman
Staff writer
A national jewelry store chain honored a leatherneck who tackled an alleged thief in a shopping mall in May.
Helzberg Diamonds honored Maj. Erik McInnis during a ceremony Tuesday at one of its San Diego area stores.
McInnis witnessed a man run out of an Annapolis, Md., jewelry store May 13, followed by an employee who yelled for help. McInnis, a Naval Academy math instructor at the time, chased and tackled the man, detaining him until an off-duty police officer arrived. Unbeknownst to McInnis, the man had grabbed a $28,000 diamond engagement ring from the store before he ran, according to police reports.
Helzberg honored McInnis, who is now stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., with a $1,000 donation to both the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at his request, a Helzberg spokeswoman said.
“We are humbled as we recognize the commitment, courage and intelligence that Maj. McInnis and his fellow servicemen and women exhibit daily,” said Marvin Beasley, Helzberg chairman and chief executive officer, in a written release.
“We think [McInnis’ actions] really encompass who the typical Marine is,” said Stacey McBride, a company spokeswoman.
Ellie
Major who caught alleged jewelry thief honored
By Beth Zimmerman
Staff writer
A national jewelry store chain honored a leatherneck who tackled an alleged thief in a shopping mall in May.
Helzberg Diamonds honored Maj. Erik McInnis during a ceremony Tuesday at one of its San Diego area stores.
McInnis witnessed a man run out of an Annapolis, Md., jewelry store May 13, followed by an employee who yelled for help. McInnis, a Naval Academy math instructor at the time, chased and tackled the man, detaining him until an off-duty police officer arrived. Unbeknownst to McInnis, the man had grabbed a $28,000 diamond engagement ring from the store before he ran, according to police reports.
Helzberg honored McInnis, who is now stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., with a $1,000 donation to both the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at his request, a Helzberg spokeswoman said.
“We are humbled as we recognize the commitment, courage and intelligence that Maj. McInnis and his fellow servicemen and women exhibit daily,” said Marvin Beasley, Helzberg chairman and chief executive officer, in a written release.
“We think [McInnis’ actions] really encompass who the typical Marine is,” said Stacey McBride, a company spokeswoman.
Ellie