ALLAHASSEE — A sporting-goods store manager fired earlier this week after tackling a suspected shoplifter trying to flee with a pistol and bullets was rehired Friday, according to the man's lawyer.
A company spokeswoman confirmed Crouch's reemployment.
“I am pleased to report that the head of Academy Sports + Outdoors stores spoke with Mr. Crouch and offered him his job back. And Mr. Crouch accepted,” said Crouch's lawyer, Ryan Hobbs.
Earlier, the spokeswoman at the private company based in Katy, Texas, about 30 miles west of Houston, had said Crouch was fired in accordance with corporate policy after he tackled a suspect June 29 who was attempting to run from the Tallahassee store with a .40-caliber handgun and several boxes of ammunition.
The suspect, Jason White, threatened to shoot people with the stolen gun, police said.
► July 12: Fired Academy Sports manager receiving nationwide support, job offers ► July 11: Store manager fired after tackling shoplifter who stole two guns
He later was connected to the theft of two more handguns from a Tallahassee pawn shop.
Crouch’s firing drew national attention with many criticizing Academy’s actions while lauding the 32-year-old as a hero fired for doing the right thing. Expressions of support and job offers have been flowing in from around the country.
Academy Sports, owned by Wall Street investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts since 2011, has about 250 stores in 15 Southern and Midwestern states.
it's more to the story than they're reporting.
-This isn't the first time he's chased/got physical with people that were stealing -He's not the family man they're portraying... -He's not a HERO...he's a racist POS
1. "I worked at a location for like 60 days" In response to Reply # 0
Asked for a lunch break so I could poop (this was before I pooped in public) they said no asked me what was wrong with their toilets. I said it was dirty. They asked me to clean it. I said no. They wrote me up. Then said if asked again I’d have to. They asked me the very next day. I said no. Bought some all white superstars with that discount and the handed in my badge.
------ “There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.” -Albert Camus
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3. "My boss said he thinks I believe I’m too god to clean up at the job" In response to Reply # 0
Everyone else in the office is white and they don’t clean shit.
I didn’t disagree with him.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
7. "when i worked retail many many moons ago and had to help" In response to Reply # 0
loss prevention....they were NOT supposed to be tackling, let along touching a mf that's a lawsuit matter of fact...the dude I worked with is now one of the spokespeople for the BPD
I DO recall however my first gig as a teen...working in the hood supermarket....where we had actual security guards working in the market, tackle many a crackhead for stealing.... I STILL remember one crackhead getting away....dude had to run at least a 4.35...broke the tackle at the front door and was off to the endzone lol
8. "i worked at BJ's wholesale club the summer before going away" In response to Reply # 0
to college.
this meth head couple came in and stole some shit and walked right out the front door. Security was alerted but they couldn't do shit but call the police. The manager and one of my dumb ass friends went chasing after the motherfuckers. when my homegirl came back in the building all sweating and shit, I told her how dumb she was. Fuck is you doing? chasing people for stealing shit like your name is BJ. Fuck outta here.
On the flip side, these 2 brothers that worked at BJs came in the store on their day off with 2 grocery carts. Filled those shits up with TVs and dvds and walked right out the front door. The nigga at the front desk that usually hole punches your receipt just let them go. He said he was confused. All three of them got fired the next day.
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