Delta’s Parmvir Dosanj nabbed a purse thief last Thursday night after he heard a woman calling for help. Police commend Dosanj for his quick and bold action. “This young man is to be lauded for his courageous and selfless actions,” said RCMP Sgt. Drew Grainger. “As the police it is very satisfying to see young people in our community rise to the occasion to assist another citizen in need.”
DELTA – An Indo-Canadian youngster quickly leapt into action when he heard a woman screaming for help.
Aside from taking the title of “Good Samaritan”, Parmvir Dosanj can also be called the “Punjabi Sher (Lion)” of Delta after he nabbed a purse thief last Thursday night.
At about 10 p.m. Aug. 9, Shafiah Sadler, 51, was at the door of her home, struggling with some groceries as she attempted to unlock her door, reported the Surrey Leader.
The 18-year-old thief, who is described as being South Asian, pushed Sadler, grabbed her purse and ran. Sadler gave chase, calling for help along the way.
To her good fortune – and the bad luck of the perpetrator – Dosanj, a kickboxer, was driving by in his van near 75 A Avenue and 120 Street when he saw Sadler calling for help from the middle of the street.
“I saw the male in the black hoodie, and I quickly assumed right away that he had stolen something from her,” said Dosanjh, who’s actions can only be described as that of a Punjabi film hero.
And given his good looks and physique – perhaps the 18-year-old Dosanjh should consider a career in films and giving his fellow turbaned last name-sake Punjabi film superstar Daljit Dosanjh a run for his money.
Dosanjh rolled down the window, yelling at the perpetrator to stop.
When the man with the stolen purse kept going, Dosanj got out of the van and gave chase.
It happened so fast, he said, that he didn’t have much time to think about possible repercussions, like if the thief was armed.
He eventually caught up to the perpetrator behind the Shoppers Drug Mart on Scott Road, put him in a headlock and dropped him to the ground.
That’s when the thief started yelling “Let me go, I didn’t do anything.”
Dosanj kept his grip and the man finally gave up the purse, once again pleading to be released.
After about five minutes, police arrived and arrested the suspect.
Police commend Dosanj for his quick and bold action.
“This young man is to be lauded for his courageous and selfless actions,” said RCMP Sgt. Drew Grainger. “As the police it is very satisfying to see young people in our community rise to the occasion to assist another citizen in need. Although we never condone this type of behaviour, we commend his efforts that night and for acting so decisively.”
Police are recommending a charge of robbery against the suspect.
As for Dosanj, he’s looking for work, possibly in the security business, or even policing. Why not action films?
