As Dorris reached for her car, a man suddenly appeared from behind. “Don’t fight—just give me your wallet!” he demanded as he lunged for her purse. In that heart-stopping moment, Dorris remembered the little safety gadget she’d picked up a few weeks ago after a close friend warned her about the rising number of attacks in the neighborhood.
Without missing a beat, she reached into her bag and pulled the hidden pin on the device. In an instant, it let out a deafening alarm that shattered the silence of the parking lot. The sudden, jarring noise startled the attacker, who hesitated—and then fled in panic. Shoppers nearby quickly took notice, and their presence ensured that Dorris was not alone.
