San Francisco Barista and Bystander Subdue Armed Robbery Suspect in Mission District Cafe

Nick Grant and a passerby intervened to stop a robbery at Carlin's Cafe, using quick action and combat skills to detain the suspect until police arrived.

• Nick Grant, a barista at Carlin's Cafe in San Francisco's Mission District, stopped a masked suspect attempting to steal a customer's backpack early Friday morning.
• The suspect used bear mace during the altercation, spraying both Grant and a passerby, Jim Carroll, who also stepped in to help detain the individual.
• Grant, who has a background in security and martial arts, utilized a supply cart and physical combat to subdue the suspect until police arrived approximately six minutes later.
• The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Amir Moner of Concord, was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted robbery, use of tear gas, and probation violations, along with outstanding warrants from other counties.
• Grant returned to work the next day despite injuries and expressed hope that his actions inspire others to intervene in critical situations when safe and feasible.

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