Overview

• Alhambra police say a woman signaled for help behind her back inside a 7‑Eleven, which an employee or customer recognized before calling 911.
• Body‑camera video shows officers separating the pair, then the suspect, identified as John Palombi, 38, of Glendora, attempting to run before being caught.
• Police determined a domestic violence incident had occurred and reported finding a stun gun on Palombi, who also had an active warrant.
• Palombi was booked at the Alhambra jail and is now held without bail at Men’s Central Jail, with a court appearance set for Sept. 11.
• The ‘Signal for Help’—palm out, thumb tucked, fingers closed—was launched in 2020 to enable discreet requests for assistance and has been widely shared on social media.