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Senior Assaulted, Robbed in Broad Daylight in Vernon
Police are circulating photos of a suspect after an 82-year-old man was punched and forced to withdraw cash, authorities said.
- On Tuesday, May 5, an 82-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in downtown Vernon after a man approached his truck, alleging the senior had hit him with his vehicle.
- The suspect tapped on the senior's window, demanding money as compensation for an alleged collision, then punched the victim several times in the head when he refused payment.
- Forced to withdraw funds from an ATM, the victim handed over $50 to the assailant and later received treatment at Vernon Jubilee Hospital for bruises and a black eye.
- Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are circulating photos of the suspect, described as middle-aged, skinny, with greyish hair, sunglasses, and a backpack featuring rainbow colors.
- Const. Colton requests that anyone who can identify the individual in the photos contact him at 250-545-7171, referencing file #2026-7183 to assist the investigation.
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Senior assaulted, robbed in broad daylight in Vernon
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