Posted: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
Police are looking for a suspect who beat an 83-year-old man on the head Monday evening during a robbery outside a grocery store.
The victim suffered a head wound and required stitches, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
It happened shortly before 9 p.m. outside the Bi-Lo store in the 4400 block of The Plaza. Police say the man parked his car at the side of the store and got out, preparing to go inside and shop. As he left the car, he was attacked from behind by a suspect who hit him over the head.
Police say the suspect grabbed the elderly man's wallet and ran off.
Officers were not able to get a description of the suspect or a possible getaway vehicle.
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