What seemed to be another theft among so many registered on Barcelona’s busy streets eventually had an unexpected outcome. A man tried to steal a photographer’s equipment, but quickly realized that he had chosen the wrong victim.
The target of the robbery, an Asian visitor, proved to be an experienced martial arts practitioner. As soon as he realized the attempted theft, he reacted effectively and, in an instant, dominated the aggressor, leaving him immobilized on the floor.
The scene attracted the attention of several people around. The surprised and powerless thief remained contained until the authorities arrived. When the police appeared, the multitude’s spontaneous applause celebrated not only the photographer’s rapid response, but also the unlikely outcome of a miscalculated crime.
