Employees at a McDonald’s in California helped a woman who was in danger on Christmas Eve after she mouthed the words “help me” at the drive thru window, according to police.
Authorities said the woman went inside the restaurant and asked an employee to call 911 and hide her. She then tried to place an order before the man she was with, who is accused of threatening her, demanded they go through the drive thru. While at the window, she mouthed “help me” to a worker. Soon after, officers arrived and pulled the vehicle over.
Police identified the man as Eduardo and said he allegedly threatened the woman’s life and said he would use a firearm. Officers said they found a stolen firearm in the trunk of the car. The woman’s identity has not been released.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said Eduardo was booked on charges including criminal threats, stolen property and possession of a firearm as a felon. His bail was set at $360,000. The charges are allegations, and the case has not been decided in court.
According to a Facebook post, the restaurant is a designated safe place for abuse and human trafficking victims. The National Safe Place Network designates sites where young people can go in crisis situations, and the staff at those locations are trained to support people in need of help.
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