Some will argue that if this man were armed, h'e have thwarted these criminals. While that may be the case, and I am certainly for CCW, I think that is not the whole story here. Watching this video made me think that this guy might have fared much better, weapon or no, if he'd just been watching his back.
These punks took advantage of the element of suprise on a hapless commuter. They want to hit a target & get lost fast. They like easy prey. I'm guessing that if he'd have given them pause, just by keeping an eye on them and not turning his back, he'd have made out much better. THey would probably move on to the next target.
A little situational awareness goes a long way.
NYPD Seeks Pack Of Thugs Who Beat, Rob Fordham Heights Man Of His Bible
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The NYPD is hunting for a vicious trio who have been robbing folks along Creston Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
The brutes are described as African Americans, aged 16-20. They may have a fourth accomplice.
Police say the thugs have struck three times in the same spot: 181st & Creston Avenue, just off the Grand Concourse. They’ve allegedly robbed people on July 23, August 3 and August 8. In all three cases, the muggings were in the early morning – between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.
The August 8 attack was caught on tape and is shocking for its senseless brutality.
The victim, a 64-year-old man, is seen walking into the lobby of 2100 Creston Avenue. He seems to graciously hold open the lobby door for the suspect approaching him from behind.
Once inside the vestibule, though, the first thug pounces on the man, putting him into a chokehold and hurtling him to the ground. That’s when the other muggers come through the door, one stumbling in eagerness to participate in the attack.
The goons then tug, punch and pull at the victim in an effort to get his belongings. One has a blue shirt turned up over their head, another’s pants are sagging low enough to nearly fall off, the first thug is wearing a yellow shirt.
The victim, who asked not to be identified, told 1010 WINS’ Terry Sheridan the thugs ripped his pants trying to get his wallet and cell phone out of his pocket.
The brutal trio also took his Bible
The victim said he found his credit cards thrown on the street a day after the alleged attack.
Anyone with any information as to who these suspects are is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. To do so, you can:
* Log on to the Crime Stoppers website.
* Call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). All calls are kept confidential.
* Text a tip to CRIMES (274367) and entering TIP577.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/08/17/nypd-seeks-pack-of-thugs-who-beat-rob-fordham-heights-man-of-his-bible/
I hope they read it.
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