Jewellery designer Sam Kritsotakis at work in his store in Mosman. Picture: Carly Earl Source:NewsLocal
Just punch him in the face!
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1226621321142A MOSMAN jewellery store owner fought off a gunman during an attempted armed robbery yesterday.
Sam Kritsotakis was confronted by the robber when he burst into Eskae Jewellery Boutique on Military Rd brandishing a pistol shortly after 5pm.
The hooded gunman walked directly up to the Mr Kritsotakis and pointed the gun in his chest.
Mr Kritsotakis, 35, immediately punched the man in the face causing him to run from the store.
The jeweller chased the man and caught him outside the store, and was assisted by another local business owner.
Police arrived and arrested the 19-year-old man. He was taken to North Sydney Police Station where he was charged with armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Bail was refused and he will appear in Central Local Court today.
Harbourside police were pleased with the outcome but advised against this course of action when confronted with a weapon.