Saturday, June 09, 2007

Pantyhose saved robber

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines police said pantyhose worn by a robber saved his life Thursday morning.

Police said Matthew Frederick Tandy, 33, robbed a Walgreens at 104 E. Euclid Ave. dressed as a woman.

Police said an officer pursued Tandy, who was wielding a knife.

Police said that when Tandy lunged at the officer, the officer nearly fired his gun, but Tandy's pantyhose got caught on a chicken wire fence.

Police charged Tandy with robbery and harassment of a police officer.

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