Armed guard that looks like "SWAT" at Liljenquist Jewelers at Fair Oaks Mall

CHILINVLN · Dec 21, 2011

Armed guard that looks like "SWAT" at Liljenquist Jewelers at Fair Oaks Mall

Liljenquist & Beckstead Fine Jewelers has an armed security guard standing at the entrance the other night that I noticed when my wife and I were walking through the mall. This guy was in full military gear, completely black, looked like he was SWAT and watching the customers inside the store.

I wanted to go inside and look at something, I laughed and kept walking. It really did look ridiculous and I would assume VERY intimating and over the top for customers. Has anyone else passed through the mall and noticed this?

Riana · Dec 21, 2011

I'd say I wish you'd taken pictures, but he'd probably have tackled you.

PaulX608 · Dec 22, 2011

I work downstairs, but I go up there and look at watches sometimes. I may have to go check that out!

peter nap · Dec 22, 2011

PaulX608 said:
I work downstairs, but I go up there and look at watches sometimes. I may have to go check that out!

I double dog dare you, to....

Fill a duffel bag with something heavy.

Ask the Guard to hold it.

Then, Run Like Hell.:lol::lol:

hunter45 · Dec 22, 2011

I'm a loss prevention detective at a store in the mall. I just saw him last night as I was walking through the mall during my break.

peter nap · Dec 22, 2011

I'm not sure why that surprises any of you. That's the new style among cops and wannabees.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articl...omeland-security-funded-military-weapons.html

[h=2]A decade of billions in spending in the name of homeland security has armed local police departments with military-style equipment and a new commando mentality. But has it gone too far? Andrew Becker and G.W. Schulz of the Center for Investigative Reporting report.[/h]

G30Mike · Dec 22, 2011

..........:lol:

peter nap · Dec 22, 2011

G30Mike said:
..........:lol:

I like your style Mike!:banana:

Neplusultra · Dec 22, 2011

G30Mike said:
..........:lol:

Isn't that the original "We're from the Internet and we're here to save you" guy? Plus a few years and it looks a few less pounds too....

PaulX608 · Dec 22, 2011

hunter45 said:
I'm a loss prevention detective at a store in the mall. I just saw him last night as I was walking through the mall during my break.

Didn't know we had another Fair Oaks worker here. If you ever get over near the LensCrafters, stop in and say "Hi!"

PaulX608 · Dec 22, 2011

peter nap said:
I double dog dare you, to....

Fill a duffel bag with something heavy.

Ask the Guard to hold it.

Then, Run Like Hell.:lol::lol:

That does sound funny, but it involves two things I'd rather not do.

1)Carry something heavy halfway across the mall.

2)Try to run in that place this time of year. Hard enough to get in and out to go to work!

nuc65 · Dec 22, 2011

PaulX608 said:
That does sound funny, but it involves two things I'd rather not do.

1)Carry something heavy halfway across the mall.

2)Try to run in that place this time of year. Hard enough to get in and out to go to work!

Nothing like the militarization of the police forces, for your own good, to better protect and serve... oh wait stike the protect.... oh wait maybe it's for the good of the children...

user · Dec 22, 2011

Looks like unlawful paramilitary activity designed to foment terror, to me.

rscottie · Dec 22, 2011

Seems you have found an example of the infamous Mall Ninja!

The Mall Ninja is a fine example of exuhuberant preparedness that is ever waiting on the opportunity to use his latest "toy".

He has read every self-defense manual, watched every teen-aged mutant ninja turtle episode, and purchased every item he could squeeze on to his fully loaded duty belt. Most do not carry a firearm as they say they do not feel the NEED to because they have a tazer, pepper spray, and, if it does require fighting, God Forbid, they have a slapjack and Mag Light.

They are basically harmless, to criminals that is. But, if they are in pursuit of a perp, be prepared for massive pepper spray releases that gets everyone but the target.

ProShooter · Dec 22, 2011

Could it be........

Gecko45?

paramedic70002 · Dec 22, 2011

He's wearing what his employer gave him to wear. Of course he may have chosen that job based on their uniform.

Was the uniform marked in anyway? VA DCJS requires all SOs to wear a nametag and i think their agency patch.

......

PD SWAT ... Personal Defense Security Weapons And Tactics?

hunter45 · Dec 22, 2011

PaulX608 said:
Didn't know we had another Fair Oaks worker here. If you ever get over near the LensCrafters, stop in and say "Hi!"

I just started working there at the end of October. I'll stop by and say hi sometime soon!

Baked on Grease · Dec 22, 2011

ProShooter said:
Could it be........

Gecko45?

I thought Gecko45 (the original mall ninja right?) was in Cali, maybe he transplanted?

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ocholsteroc · Dec 22, 2011

peter nap said:
I like your style Mike!:banana:

Just waiting for the haters.... "mall ninja!"

I saw in a video once about in CA I think it is, the strip malls they have guards like that in jewelry shops.

P.S I like the outfit

(ready for flamers) lol

peter nap · Dec 22, 2011

ocholsteroc said:
Just waiting for the haters.... "mall ninja!"

I saw in a video once about in CA I think it is, the strip malls they have guards like that in jewelry shops.

P.S I like the outfit
(ready for flamers) lol

There's a difference between ridicule and hate. He flat looks silly.

BTW, I have that vest too. I used to wear it as a photo vest until another photog asked Grapeshot and I what milita we were in
I wear it on the tractor when I want to scare the crows now.

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