Police arrested a man outside a 7-Eleven after a bystander saw a woman with him signaling for help. He dropped his items and ran from officers, who caught him quickly, police said. (Alhambra Police ...
The woman gave the “signal for help” behind her back, Alhambra police said, according to The Los Angeles Times. The signal: tucking the thumb into the palm with the fingers closed on top of the thumb.
Editor's note: This story contains mentions of possible domestic violence. Those facing domestic abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit its website for ...
The “Signal for Help” is a tool to help those experiencing gender-based violence, created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation. It’s a one-handed gesture a person can use to communicate they need ...
When a Kentucky sheriff’s department announced the capture of a suspected kidnapper, they credited the rescue and arrest to something new: A simple hand gesture that went viral on TikTok. In a Nov. 5 ...
A simple yet powerful hand signal popularized on TikTok helped a woman escape a domestic violence incident at a 7-Eleven in Alhambra, police said. A bystander called 911 after witnessing a woman in ...