There have been far too many instances of ICE and police departments in the United States working together to harass, intimidate, and humiliate people of color. In response, many recent protests have aimed to challenge these actions and advocate for a safer, more just future. Unfortunately, not everyone shares that goal. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, an employee at a used furniture store allegedly attempted to help police locate people fleeing from ICE.
The information comes from someone who claims to volunteer at the store and says they witnessed the entire incident unfold. Even more concerning, according to their account, the woman on the phone with the police may have also been targeting the person who posted the video. The video in question was posted to the social media platform TikTok by user @tom.nook53. The owner of the account, whose name is listed simply as Tom Nook, a popular video game character from the Animal Crossing series, makes some pretty serious accusations against a used furniture store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, called ReStore.
According to the narrative, while near the store, Tom had witnessed several people running out of an establishment in an attempt to flee from ICE. While attempting to help direct these people to a safe location, he alleges that he saw a woman named Robin follow him while on the phone with the police to help point out the direction in which people were running.
Internet Was Outraged Against ReStore and the Employee Who Helped ICE
Considering that Tom is telling the story from his car and claiming that the situation happened nearly thirty minutes before he started filming, it’s safe to say that he was not kidnapped by agents. However, the entire internet is upset about Robin’s alleged actions and what they mean regarding what ReStore even stands for.
“As a builder in Tulsa for 25+ years, I have donated hundreds of thousands of items to ReStore & never again will they get a thing from the homes I renovate! This is beyond infuriating.”
“Did Robin miss the part where Restore is affiliated with Habitat for HUMANITY?!? 🤬”
“ReStore?? Habitat for Humanity??? Wow, how far they have fallen. Jimmy Carter is spinning in his grave.”
It’s thanks to people like Tom that others are able to feel even a modicum of safety when outside of their homes. Hopefully, he is never a part of such a nerve-wracking and dangerous situation again.
