‘Anti-Police’ Activist Finds New Appreciation for Cops After He’s Robbed

A black activist who described himself as “very-anti police” has a newfound appreciation for police officers after he was robbed at gunpoint in July.

Ali Muhammad was a victim of black-on-black crime, reports TheBlaze, and because of the quick response of the police and their capture of the assailant he has a “whole new perspective” on law enforcement.

Describing the incident, Muhammad said he was approached by a young black male who told him to hand over his earrings and his backpack at gunpoint. Muhammad handed his belongings over to the thief, and then called 911.

He proceeded to follow the thief down the street from a distance and observed him rob two women as well. “One lady, she was in tears. She said she couldn’t believe it,” Muhammad told WTVT-TV. “He had the gun in her mouth.”

911 dispatchers told Muhammad to stop following the suspect and within 10 minutes of receiving Muhammad’s 911 call Tampa police officers were scouring the area for the thief.

The suspect, 18-year-old Antwan Robertson, was eventually located and captured by police.

Muhammad’s belongings were returned to him, along with some faith in law enforcement.

“I congratulated the police,” Muhammad said, telling WTVT that while he’s “very anti-police” he’s “not against police relations and community relations.”

“Police can be hostile and very belligerent,” he added to the station. “Friday night, I met some officers who [were] about business, and that was getting a bad guy off the street.” (For more from the author of “‘Anti-Police’ Activist Finds New Appreciation for Cops After He’s Robbed” please click HERE)

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