My Daughter Was Mugged

[AustinBoy]

in th meantime, buy her pepper spray!

Thanks to everyone for the responses! I agree with Baldeagle and others, given her situation, that she did right thing by getting out of the car, throwing her "stuff" on the ground, and running. She should have been more aware of what was going on and not assumed that the other vehicle was just "dropping someone off". The area she parks in does not circle the complex. It is a dead end (not good).
Her apartment is located near North Park Mall in Dallas (Cityscape Apartments). I am not sure of the exact location because I have not been there. (I do not go to Dallas if I can help it!)
911 was called and the police did come. Evidently, the gas station where they tried to use the card had video cameras. I understand the police will have to subpoena the video records. Not sure if that is going to happen.
Of some consolation, she did get her purse back. I guess the idiots did not realize what they had and decided to throw it in the ditch. Someone found the purse and it still had my daughter's student ID in it. The person contacted my daughter via Facebook and arrangements were made to return the purse (in a public place).
We are planning a trip to the range in the very near future. She has very little experience with firearms, therefore, we will be starting from scratch. I am looking forward to it. I will keep y'all posted of any new developments in the case.

Thanks again for the support,
Lefty

[nmartine]

I'm very glad that all was lost was stuff, no injuries. Just wanted to chime in on defense classes....I used to take krav maga the israeli fight system, it is geared forward defending yourself in resl world situations. Places like bars what to do at ATM machines, how to fight in smallspaces and so on. I took classes and it is very easy to pick up and a great work out. Could be something to look into along with the chl.