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PHOTO: DA's Office, Golden, Colo./Kevin Salyers was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a child.

It was anything but an ordinary Saturday at the Wal-Mart at 92nd and Sheridan.

Westminster Police confirm that on September 19th, a man grabbed and molested a little girl. Witnesses say he picked her up and was headed for the door.

Bystanders started yelling for help. But no one stopped the suspect, 34-year-old Kevin Salyers. Until something even more unusual happened.

A man working at the Comcast table at the front of the store tackled the suspect. Even more amazing, the Comcast employee, 22-year-old Cameron Aulner was in a wheelchair.

"It was something that happened so fast, I didn't even think about it," Aulner said Tuesday. "I'm not a hero. I just did what you're supposed to do."

Aulner lost the use of his legs when he fell off a roof installing Christmas Lights. He said he played a little football before he got hurt and knew how to tackle.

"He just had this look of astonishment, he didn't know what hit him," Aulner said. Witnesses say Aulner helped hold Salyers down until police arrived.

Westminster Police charged Salyers with Sexual Assault on a Child. They are considering giving Aulner an official commendation.

Comcast is also praising his efforts.

"As a parent, I'm thrilled that the child was ok and the person was apprehended," Marketing and Sales director Matthew Moyer said. "I applaud Cameron for getting involved and happy that the child wasn't injured."

Aulner said this was simply a matter of doing the right thing.

"When someone has an opportunity to help someone else, it doesn't matter who you are, you have a responsibility to do that," Aulner said.

Comments (9)

tick: ... Good Job! 1 September 30, 2009 ATL cop: ... Awesome! He definitely deserves the commendation! 2 September 30, 2009 MemDixie: ... Congrats to the guy with the guts! But does no one else have a problem with this? "Bystanders started yelling for help. But no one stopped the suspect" There should be NO BYSTANDERS when a child is in danger! And why didnt these ppl at least try to stop it..... Sorry, but this is disturbing to me. 3 October 01, 2009 batman1: ... Employee of the year! Give the man a raise... 4 October 01, 2009 1120Ky: ... Noone stepped in because they are sheep. Hard to understand being a sheep dog! 5 October 01, 2009 archangel: ... Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers: Open up and say, "Baaahhhh!" Nice job, Mr. Aulner! We need more people like you in the world. 6 October 01, 2009 sgt.king: ... Where was the kid's parent? I noticed no comment or thanks from a relative. Comcast had the powerboost man at the door. What a real hero to take out a POS while in a chair, and shame on those lame do nothings who think they're watching a scene on TV. 7 October 01, 2009 Pontiac: ... He is a true hero. 8 October 01, 2009 Bull: ... always carry off duty. 9 October 02, 2009

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