Published 16:02 IST, September 4th 2019

Man refused to cede to robber's demands; actions caught on video

Tony Tovar remained calm during a live robbery in St. Louis, USA on August 28. Refusing to cede to the robber's demands, remained calm and smoked a cigarette

Reported by: Sounak Mitra
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An armed robber sneaked into a bar in St. Louis, USA, on August 28 and held up entire establishment at gunpoint. CCTV foot of incident at Behrmann's Tavern displays customers running amock in fear, some trying to hide under table and some fell down to ground out of fear, except one man, who can be seen sitting on chair, fearless and confident. According to reports, man was identified as Tony Tovar who was present at bar when gunman entered. He remained calm and composed whole time, unlike or customers.  robber who was later identified as, Kevin Moore, tried to snatch away his phone but Tony can be seen igring him and resisted obeying any of his orders.

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Video shared by John Kimack on Facebook went viral

Tovar reported to a foreign media group later and stated 'I was really tired of se sort of things and people in South City thinking y can control people with some sort of aggression, arms and ammunitions or attitudes.' video has since gone viral on social media, garnering over 914,000 views and 3000 shares, at time of this publication. His actions towards armed robber has been appreciated by netizens, with users commenting on Tovar's nchalance and casual indifference while facing a dangerous moment.

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Robber faces charges

Tony Tovar said that he wasn't at all concerned about what's happening and knew that robber won't harm anyone as he just wanted some "drug money". injuries were reported from incident and although Kevin mand to flee from Behrmann's Tavern with some cell phones, cash and a handful of wallets, 37-year-old man was arrested later on Tuesday and has w been persecuted and charged with armed criminal action and robbery.

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14:58 IST, September 4th 2019