DALLAS, TX -
A Dallas woman, we'll call Sue, says she never imagined her brutal brush with crime would hit home with so many women. "It is unbelievable almost as unbelievable as what happened to me", says Sue, who is still badly bruised from a parking lot attack Monday evening. The assault was captured on security video and lasted less than 20 seconds.
By the hundreds the emails have been pouring in from women telling Sue that her assault has been a wake up call to practice more awareness. Sue was leaving the Whole Foods at Preston and Forest in Dallas when surveillance captured a man jumping from a white car. When Sue turns her back to walk to her car, the man throws her to the ground and pummels her face. "It did happen quickly. I was just thinking about my kids".
The man sped off with an accomplice, but not before he stole a diamond necklace given to Sue by her Father and her wedding ring. The ring is a 7.5 carat pear-shaped diamond, which Sue describes as very precious to her.
Self defense instructor, Nick Chamberlain reviewed the security tape and says Sue made a mistake when she turned her back on the assailant. "You can't do that", says Chamberlain who trains women on the art of self defense using psychological, verbal and physical skills.
Chamberlain says women, alone at night are vulnerable and should always follow their instincts. "This woman said the man looked dazed. She should have hopped in her car or ran for the grocery store. Running is often a good option to escape".
Sue says she is always aware of her surroundings, but admits she could have been more alert at the time of the attack. She says she felt too safe in her own neighborhood. She hopes others who see the attack video won't make that mistake. "You can never be too aware", says Sue, a mother of two.
Police did receive a good description of the man from Sue. She says he is a tall, thin, white man in his early 20's. A friend of Sue's family has offered a $10,000 reward that leads to an arrest.
By the hundreds the emails have been pouring in from women telling Sue that her assault has been a wake up call to practice more awareness. Sue was leaving the Whole Foods at Preston and Forest in Dallas when surveillance captured a man jumping from a white car. When Sue turns her back to walk to her car, the man throws her to the ground and pummels her face. "It did happen quickly. I was just thinking about my kids".
The man sped off with an accomplice, but not before he stole a diamond necklace given to Sue by her Father and her wedding ring. The ring is a 7.5 carat pear-shaped diamond, which Sue describes as very precious to her.
Self defense instructor, Nick Chamberlain reviewed the security tape and says Sue made a mistake when she turned her back on the assailant. "You can't do that", says Chamberlain who trains women on the art of self defense using psychological, verbal and physical skills.
Chamberlain says women, alone at night are vulnerable and should always follow their instincts. "This woman said the man looked dazed. She should have hopped in her car or ran for the grocery store. Running is often a good option to escape".
Sue says she is always aware of her surroundings, but admits she could have been more alert at the time of the attack. She says she felt too safe in her own neighborhood. She hopes others who see the attack video won't make that mistake. "You can never be too aware", says Sue, a mother of two.
Police did receive a good description of the man from Sue. She says he is a tall, thin, white man in his early 20's. A friend of Sue's family has offered a $10,000 reward that leads to an arrest.
