Man, 75, manages to chase down much younger thief

Bungleau · 02-24-2009, 11:38 PM

Man, 75, manages to chase down much younger thief

STUART, Fla. – A suspected robber in his physical prime thought he saw an easy target outside a Stuart Best Buy. But police said that the 75-year-old victim chased down 29-year-old man, who had just snatched the victim's brand new laptop computer and printer on Sunday.

The victim told police he was waiting in front of the store for his wife to pick him up when the man grabbed the packages and ran.

Authorities said the suspect made it about 8 feet before the man grabbed him. Moments later, an off-duty deputy saw what was happening and joined the struggle.

The man was charged with robbery by sudden snatching and battery on a person over age 65. He was being held on $12,500 bail.
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New news category... stuff that makes you feel good about life. Yeah, I know that it's not March... but it will be soon enough.

So.... another one for the seemingly helpless. Made it eight feet, eh?

02-24-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Feelgood News, March 09 Man, 75, manages to chase down much younger thief STUART, Fla. – A suspected robber in his physical prime thought he saw an easy target outside a Stuart Best Buy. But police said that the 75-year-old victim chased down 29-year-old man, who had just snatched the victim's brand new laptop computer and printer on Sunday. The victim told police he was waiting in front of the store for his wife to pick him up when the man grabbed the packages and ran. Authorities said the suspect made it about 8 feet before the man grabbed him. Moments later, an off-duty deputy saw what was happening and joined the struggle. The man was charged with robbery by sudden snatching and battery on a person over age 65. He was being held on $12,500 bail. ==================== New news category... stuff that makes you feel good about life. Yeah, I know that it's not March... but it will be soon enough. So.... another one for the seemingly helpless. Made it eight feet, eh? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.