Viral video sparks outrage over armed security | FOX 13 Seattle 

It sounds to me like she was in danger of sexual assault because why is he trying to search her? Why is he trying to take her somewhere? She asked repeatedly but him to call the police and he refused to do so.

"CosPlaying military" 😂

I watched the whole thing on TikTok. First he said that “the manager” saw her through cameras that she was stealing. 2) he threatens her by saying his gonna call the police when he should’ve just done it 3) he later says “now they’re telling me to just let you go. You’re trespassing” 4) she called the police herself 5) she or her lawyer called the manager on a later day and the manager had “no clue” that even happened.

Gets better. After independent investigation the guy is listed as license inactive, so technically he wasn't even supposed to be acting as a security guard, his security guard license lapsed and was never renewed.

He looks like he is a member of the elite MEAL Team 6 crew. The backward worn sniper hat so he does not get food stains on the bill. His last mission must have been at a all-you-can-eat buffet where he was paid in food.

In order for a SECURITY GUARD ... IE a private citizen to detain someone they need to have WITNESSED the crime... NOT SUSPECT the crime. He can NOT detain anyone because he SUSPECTS they may have done something, he has to KNOW they have done something. His actions border on harassment. She is NOT obligated to stop and show her receipt at ANY retail establishment that doesn't have membership rules, for example Costco. Know your rights... when you are leaving a store you DO NOT have to produce a receipt if you do not wish to do so nor empty your pockets. You can oblige the Loss Prevention staff, but you do NOT need to do so. Sure, Seattle is becoming a cesspool. I live in a neighboring city and frequent Seattle, it's sad what is has become. However INNOCENT people who are going about their day shouldn't be harassed by wanna be LEOs or are essentially cosplaying in a backwards NBA cap, wearing the American flag while asserting he's going to violate someone's constitutional rights.

Wait a minute. He was the one breaking the law, he was not supposed to be working as a security guard for anyone and he was trying to trespass her? Wow, just wow!

This guy had 2 body cameras and not one camera was recording that is very fishy. Another interesting fact is that if he really thought that she had stole, he wouldn’t suddenly change his tone when she demanded that he called the cops he started to demand that she leave the store before the cops came because he knew he was full of it. As a woman this video creeps be out. It seems he was desperate to get him in a private area alone. I have worked retail and no man working in a store should be trying get a female I. A private area alone to search her body.

As a security officer, I spend a lot of time trying to show the professional side and the only videos that get posted are the idiots in the industry.

WTH, Impersonating a police officer, kidnapping, and license expired to be a security guard. This clown needs to be in jail. Walgreens and ACS get ready to payout this lady.

They missed he had 2 badges.

Some observations: 1. He has two body cameras. Why? Speculating a bit, Is one for personal use? The axon branded one is pretty expensive and would likely be provided by his employer, but I don’t see any indication that it is recording. The one with a green light looks to be an Amazon one that anyone can buy. You can find an identical one if you search on Amazon for “body camera”. Why is he recording only on his personal body camera? Why have a personal recording at all? What is he doing with the recordings? He stated that his body camera footage was not working. How did he manage to have two body cameras and neither one was recording? I don’t buy it. 2. He had handcuffs in his hand. Was she a threat to his safety? She was generally compliant and is a third of his size. 3. No need for a flashlight indoors. 4. He has two standard capacity magazines. Aren’t they (unconstitutionally) illegal in wa? Does he have a third in his firearm? 5. His earpiece doesn’t seem to be connected to his radio. 6. His radio setup is really odd. He is using a samcom uhf radio, and Walgreens does not use uhf frequencies - (they use a WiFi system). His radio is made to be a ham radio - so who is he talking to? It doesn’t seem like it is even turned on. It does come up towards the top if you search “walkie talkie” on Amazon though. And it comes with an earpiece that looks an awful lot like the one he’s wearing. To me, it feels like he wants to make it look like he’s getting guidance from someone else, when he really isn’t. Why would someone do that?

So everyone missed the fact he had an NYPD badge on his belt? Last I checked impersonating a cop is a crime.

As an armed guard who actually protect Philly Gas stations with my AR15 (I'm actually more ARMED & equip than that guard) against gangbangers that threaten to come back to shoot it up, armed robbers, wrong target shootings, car jackings, ATM thefts, shopliftings, theft of gas, get called a N*****, fat or get confronted with an AX since I didnt let someone steal & actually recovered the items...this guard makes me look bad even with my own proof.😡

Maybe if the city and state did their job, we wouldn't have to have private security guards who are trying to intimidate people.

Where the fuck is the legal action on all the fucking people stealing. BS.

Your city is being ravaged by crime, police are not allowed to do anything, stores are closing. What did you expect?

Low standards of hiring. Not properly trained. I remember when police/security wasn't all "tactical upped".

Have you been to Seattle lately. That's why he needs that stuff.

Why does the video not tell us what the cop did afterwards to address the situation? Oh that's right, they do nothing.

I’ll be honest, if I saw a security guard like this I would definitely think twice before stealing! 😂😂

Seattle is a fuckin mess. You rendered the police useless. So yea, he needs that stuff on his uniform.

Good for her! ! "Security guards" are like delusional sometimes and are bullies sometimes. *having said that, the Walgreens on Pike would definitely be a place that something can go down where he would NEED to be acting like that- or need the weapons BUT NOT with an unarmed, non-aggressive, lady who is just there to pick up her prescription. These bully "guards" need to use some REAL discernment and think before they speak! And not be threatening people who ARENT threatening them in any way! 🙄

Why is he using a flashlight inside a fully lit store? 😂

He was wearing 2 badges, one which is believed to be an actual NYPD detective badge, it's illegal for a civilian to be wearing an actual or replica police badge like that.

Isn’t that the city where the “Summer of love” happened?

Meanwhile at the Walgreens in Graham... (employee was stabbed by customer). So is all that necessary really for working in a Walgreens? You decide.

This guy wouldnt be necessary AT ALL if Seattle didnt have HUGE crime problem due to lax laws and no actual consequences for criminals. This dude is a symptom of the bigger problem that the city refuses to address seriously.

Family Guy: “it’s barely sir” 😂

Hooray, for Walgreens enough is enough. What these people have been doing to these stores.

Apparently Fox13 doesnt want a walgreens in this neighborhood...

this is CRAZY!!!! dude looks like has a grenade but he's in a fucking WALGREENS!!!!!

These cops are out of control.

These stores downtown Seattle are being destroyed by theft and they also have to deal with the Karens

98 % people commenting on this video agrees with the security just trying to do his job… If she was sexually assaulted inside the Walgreens store , she would sue Walgreens for security not protecting her .

He couldn’t run more than 30 seconds 😂

His last name is actually Vinegar and the woman would likely describe his demeanor toward her as being like vinegar. lol. Why argue with him? Technically he had not detained or restrained her in anyway., though he was following her and menacing her verbally by saying what he was going to do. She should have walked out of the store. If he put hands on her... or blocked her from leaving that is definitely when she should call police and lawyer. Stores suspect Black people of shoplifting all of the time, hence the term shopping while Black. Unfortunately, that is not illegal, though it is distasteful, disrespectful and unfair.

No assault o bullying here. This guy is doing his job because politicians have enabled shoplifters here and police are hours away.

FOX 13 Seattle are you in Seattle or somewhere on island ???? where is the “Summer of love” ?????

For Walgreens, Tactical Gear would be necessary for Security. It also depends on the area. If there is a witness of theft, security officers need to ask the individuals to put it back or buy it. And if they refuse, then it’s just plain and simple “you are trespassed”.

Sorry your fellow voters have brought this on. Vote better next time

why do all these dillusional people believe that they live in a nice area. Look around. the tents the garbage. most these yuppies just pass thru these problems everyday, but security guards especially are the Frontline for these bums. I respect the security guard and maybe read the room next time lil miss.

Lmao the reporter and the "security expert" who say its over the top would not last a day working alone at that walgreens as security. If you can't do the job you aren't qualified to have an opinion. Just cuz you did security before in the PAST dont mean you could do security in downtown as of NOW.

Who wears two badges? And they don’t match.😂

I go to this Walgreens & I've seen this guy in that Walgreens! When I shop there & I've seen him be a complete jack Ass! to people accusing them the same way he did this woman almost every time I shopped there I would see him harassing just like he did this woman I would watch him while I was in line, I was watching cause it seemed to me he was acting out of line & going to far! With the people with threats! I knew he was some kind of Wrong! but he didn't do anything to me, I always pay attention to my surroundings when I'm out & about in public, more then ever these days! Im glad this young Woman did this the right way & was vindicated.👍

Non story. A misunderstanding and argument must have traumatized her eh? Pathetic generation. She deserves nothing.

Damn when did Swat start patrolling walgreens?

He couldn't help himself....she's a forest fire, and he's narcissistic imposter trying to impress her with dominance. Probably plays Second Life as soon as he gets home from work.

When crime is out of control you have to take desperate measures. He is there to scare away criminals

He has two badges on 😂

He needs to be charged w/ impersonating a police officer

He got fired and it turned out he didn’t have a valid license to work in Washington

Sue the security company

That’s absolutely insane!!

Did they miss all the violent smash and grabs???

He just wanted to get her address and phone number off of the prescription label she just picked up. He was being nosy and got busted.

Why is he dressed like a cop 👮‍♂️ 😂😂

Vic Vinegar needs to train this guy on proper security techniques asap.

As an armed security guard.. this guy was way to aggressive and needs to be put in his place.. he isn’t a cop and has no authority to arrest nor can he stop anyone. We are only a deterrent.

this lady- why are you accusing me of shoplifting? also this lady- why is walgreens closing this store?

If you're not a thief show him you have nothing to hide do you

For a security guard he has an extremely unprofessional uniform setup, hygiene and seems to think he is a cop. Also it looks like they are wearing Crye Precision which is primarily a military or tactical unit brand, it doesn't make sense for a contracted security guard in a Walgreens.

Why is society like this. Smh.

Can’t wait for the Store Surveillance, if she’s telling the truth😂😂😂

Who is the “expert” stating that the security guard is overdoing it (with his “tactical vest”)? I will be calling him out pretty soon. What is his qualifications?

The Walgreens in this video decided to terminate their private security contract all because of Brian Vinegar treating law-abiding citizens as lawbreaking criminals.

He was all about searching her and "taking her down" until she wanted to call the cops. Then he wanted her to leave 🤔

FOX 13, how about you interview local LEO'S or private Security and ask them if all that is "necessary"?. Don't interview some dude that sits in an office or worked on the field 15 20 years ago when things were different.

He probably has a Grindr profile. 😂

until their is more footage on both sides i wait to cast judgement. also they more security guards like him. its a joke over here in CA now considering how the crime is their compare to WA

I hope James meets the people that necessitate the security guard having the kit he does.

This guy has to have mental issues, hes only a security guard suited out in almost full swat gear what is going on?! Then he's got one clip in his pistol and two extras on him, seriously need all that working security at a walgreens?! Something needs to change with our system it's corrupt and just sickening on every level and we're seeing it more and more thank God for social media because it's been like this for a long time 🤮🤷‍♂️💯

We need more security like him. Give him a raise.

Frivolous Lawsuit, He suspected her of theft and asked her to leave . People need to stop rewarding this crybully behavior. Walgreens should pull every store out of every liberal city in the country.

I was in Ballard north of Seattle in 1970 not bad.

Why weren't criminal charges made on this guard. And take the guard , the store and security company to court. All of them are responsible for this incident.

This is not assault.

She’s lost all credibility. Boohoo she wants a paycheck🤮 he’s actually dressed appropriately for this area . Now a nuisance lawsuit .🤨

I live on island. They do not have security like seen here.

Vinegar leaves a sour taste 😂

Girl so proud of you 🥰🥰🥰

I bet Bubba runs around in the woods on his days off with his fellow militia members….

Uh, shoplifting and violent crime as SKYROCKETED!! OF COURSE the guards need to be armed!

They are just dramatizing all things,he can detain you if they suspect of something else and if you don't want they can search up

just obey that is why you always, fail to obey

i mean you gotta understand the time and climate of downtown that dude is working in. if your innocent then prove it. theres to many pinheads in that area

You are on Walgreens private property they can do whatever they want.

I just want to know WHAT WAS THE REASONNn!

Follow him home.

Security just doing his job man. Her attitude is completely out of line.

Also remember that private businesses have the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason and to personally remove said person from their property with force if necessary...

We're just now having this conversation about armed security LOL😅

A wanna be cop on the prowl.

You privileged little baby. These guys deal with a lot of crime. Businesses here in Seattle are shutting down because crime is so bad. This is literally a severe issue. There are other videos and plenty of information out there about the problems here. Literally having people constantly just walking in and stealing things. Security here in Seattle deal with a lot this lady is being ridiculous this entire thing is ridiculous.

People complaining about his gear are the same ones voting for policies that make his presence necessary. Stop advocating for crime and then complaining about the solution.

Look i understand that walgreens is in a dense area.. but why is he SO KITTED OUT ?!?😂

She called the cops because she knows she did nothing wrong, most likely she did not feel safe at all and most likely he was biased and assumed and perused without proving anything. What a world we live in, I would not be surprised if she sued. He seemed so full of ego. Yikes

If you don't like the way you're being treated at one store, go shop somewhere else. It's that simple.

We need more stores willing to stick up like this.

This is Crazy as security profesdional I would never do this. If I saw a co- worker doing this, id challenge them, and try to stop them. Its do sad, the idiots in the industry...