Anyone can be a hero, no matter what age you are.
That’s what one little girl in Florida proved to be true when she came to her mom’s rescue during a scary ordeal. In an act of sheer bravery, 9-year-old Journee Nelson fought off an alleged thief as he attempted to steal her mom’s purse. Now the West Palm Beach Police Department is recognizing her for a job well done.
Her bravery was caught on camera
A camera caught the moment of the November 2nd attack. It also showed the moment when Journee took matters into her own hands to save her mom, Danielle Mobley.
Journee’s mom gets pushed to the ground
The alleged thief made his move as the mom and daughter were putting groceries into their car. She told the police that the man was attempting to rob her. “We struggled over the purse. He pushed me down to the ground,” – Danielle Mobley told WPTV News
“I fought back.” – Journee tells WPTV News
The surveillance footage shows Journee punching the suspect in the face. He responded by pushing her to the ground and dropping the bag before taking off. Journee wasn’t finished…she got up and chased him for five blocks. – WPTV New “I fought back. I had to save my mom,” Journee told WPTV News
Acknowledging the little hero
For her amazing, quick-thinking response, Journee received a special certificate and medal from West Palm Beach Police Chief, Frank Adderley.
She’s strong and fierce
Chief Adderley spoke about Journee’s bravery in a news conference about the attack. He was truly impressed by her actions and her fearlessness. “I wouldn’t recommend that you confront an individual like that but in the heat of the moment things happen. I bet he was shocked when she kicked him right in the face because he definitely could tell on the video that he was not expecting that, and her actions were perfect timing in this particular situation, and I think she hit him pretty hard.” – Chief Adderley
Spreading her story
The Palm Beach Police Dept. shared photos from the news conference on their Facebook page. Journee is seen showing off her muscles to the crowd of reporters. The Facebook post included the caption, “Chief Adderley honored a 9-year old child today for bravery as she ran to her mother’s defense to fend off a brazen robber. An #arrest was swiftly made in this case. The West Palm Beach Police Foundation presented the child with a token of appreciation.”
Future Officer?
Journee may have herself a career in law enforcement judging by the looks of her moves on the security camera footage. She also looks pretty comfortable during her tour of the police station. She got to sit on a motorcycle and take photos with officers. The smile on her face says it all.
Watch the video below to watch the incredible little hero in action.
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