Former MAFS contestant performs citizens arrest
- Timothy Smith, a former Married At First Sight Australia star, performed a citizen's arrest on a 14-year-old boy allegedly armed with a machete during an attempted carjacking in Melbourne.
- Smith chased the teenager after hearing screams, who reportedly yelled, 'I'm gonna cut you,' but did not stop during the pursuit.
- The teenager allegedly burst into tears upon realizing he was about to be arrested, and police have since arrested him while his alleged accomplice fled the scene.
- Smith expressed his annoyance about rising youth crime in Melbourne.
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Watch as MAFS legend chases machete-wielding carjacker teen before making arrest
THIS is the incredible moment a Married at First Sight star chases down a machete-wielding carjacker before making a heroic citizens arrest. Reality TV legend Timothy Smith, 52, caught the 14-year-old boy on Friday afternoon in Melbourne before cops made a formal arrest. 7 newsThis is the incredible moment a MAFS legend chases down a machete-wielding carjacker teen[/caption] Smith was seen waiting with the boy before cops arrested the 14-year-ol…
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