LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The San Francisco 49ers’ right tackle Jonathan Martin can now add crime-fighter to his resume after he helped thwart a robbery at the Versace store in the Beverly Center.
The attempted robbery happened around 4:20 p.m. Thursday when the Niners lineman, whose parents live in Ladera Heights, witnessed a man stealing two purses from the luxury store.
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The 300-plus-pound football player helped a mall security officer take down the suspect who was arrested for felony robbery, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
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Martin, a second-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2012, made headlines in 2013 when he accused teammates of bullying.
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