Las Vegas Sun

April 26, 2024

Disabled man, 77, randomly attacked outside grocery store

Suspect Hits Senior

Courtesy of LVMPD

Metro Police identified this person as a suspect in a random attack on an elderly man July 30, 2020, outside a grocery store in the 1300 block of East Flamingo Road.

Metro Police say they are looking for a person who punched a 77-year-old disabled man in the head without provocation outside a grocery store.

The incident happened Thursday at a shopping center in the 1300 block of East Flamingo Road, police said.

The victim was walking into the store pushing a shopping cart when he was attacked, police said. Police did not detail the extent of his injuries.

The suspect walked away before officers arrived, police said. Metro released a blurry photo of the suspect captured by surveillance cameras.

Anyone with any information should contact Metro at 702-828-8639 or via email at [email protected].

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips leading directly to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.