A Florida woman is facing charges after she went to a Walmart in Tampa, got items from the shelves and started making an explosive device inside the store, authorities said.
Then the woman, Emily Stallard, 37, tried to detonate it in the store Saturday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Tuesday. "A security guard with Walmart noticed the woman ... roaming the aisles of the store and opening unpaid items. The items included flammable materials, projectiles and matches," the sheriff's office said.
"Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart, she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store."Chronister urged people to report any unusual activities, saying it could help avert a tragedy. "I can't stress enough: if you see something, say something. You don't have to tackle a bad guy to be a hero.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Florida woman arrested for allegedly making bomb in mason jar at a Walmart“This woman had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal,' the county sheriff said.
Read more »
Rick Bayless and Jollibee Unveil Their Fast-Casual Partnership at Willis TowerChicago chef Rick Bayless and Jollibee unveil their fast-casual partnership Tortazo at Willis Tower (via EaterChicago)
Read more »
Yamaha warns musicians not to climb in instrument cases after Ghosn escapeOusted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says he fled to Lebanon last week to escape a 'rigged' justice system in Japan, where he believed he would not get a fair trial. Here's a roundup of the details of his case
Read more »
Amazon has tough decade ahead says ex Apple retail chief - Business InsiderAmazon has a 'tough' decade ahead as rivals like Walmart and Target are seeing faster growth, says Ron Johnson, Apple's former retail chief.
Read more »
Walmart admits layaway donation from Bears linebacker Khalil Mack was misusedWalmart employees misused $20,000 of a Christmas donation Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack's foundation made to pay off layaways for customers, a company spokesperson said.
Read more »