Nine-year-old girl fights off robber who attacked her female parent during shopping trip

A nine-year-former daughter has received a medal for heroism after she fought back against a robber who attacked her mother while they were out shopping in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Journee Nelson can be seen in surveillance footage fighting the thief after he tried to take her mother'south purse on 2 November.

"I fought dorsum. I had to relieve my mom," she told reporters.

Her mother, Danielle Mobley, struggled with the thief — since named past police as Demetrius Jackson.

"We struggled over the purse. He pushed me down to the ground," said Ms Mobley.

Journee sprung into action, hitting Jackson in the confront earlier he pushed her down and took off running.

"That is when I let it go and figured he would take off," Ms Mobley said. "I wasn't expecting her to take off after him."

The 9-year-old chased the homo for five blocks but failed to take hold of him, 7 News Miami reports. He was apprehended two days afterward the assault.

On Thursday, Westward Palm Beach Police force primary Frank Adderley gave Journee a medal and a document for her heroism.

"I wouldn't recommend that you confront an individual like that but in the heat of the moment things happen," he said.

"I bet he was shocked when she hit him right in the face because he definitely could tell on the video that he was not expecting that, and her deportment were perfect timing in this particular situation."

He added: "I think she striking him pretty difficult."

"I'm very proud of her that was her initial reaction," said Ms Mobley. "I wish we, sometimes, things could exist a little different because she is still dealing with this mentally."

Jackson has since been charged with robbery and battery.

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