The attack occurred in a supermarket bathroom and left the 82-year-old man in intensive care
Relatives of the victim and suspect have asked for union with the community.
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Los Angeles Sheriff (LASD) / Courtesy
Two people are in police custody for allegedly brutally beating and robbing a Latino elder in Lancaster, California.
Roberto Flores López, 82, was attacked Wednesday in the restrooms of the Superior Grocers supermarket, located on East Avenue J, in the city of Lancaster, in northern Los Angeles county.
Damaris Wade, 22, and Tamika White, 33, are accused of breaking Flores López's nose and jaw and leaving him several fractures after the beating. The grandfather of 17 had to be cared for in intensive care.
The police investigation indicates that Roberto went to the bathroom while his wife waited in line to pay. Once in the toilet of the store, a man struck him several punches, kicked his ribs and took advantage of the state in which he left him to steal his wallet and flee. According to his family, Flores López would not have more than $ 20 dollars.
Lancaster Station Detectives asking for public’s help locating two named parties for alleged robbery of elderly man. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to call our station at (661) 948-8466.https: //t.co/0uOKzmq5y5 pic.twitter.com/groVX8FEVk
– LASD Lancaster Stn. (@LANLASD) July 10, 2020
Fortunately, another client quickly found the man lying on the ground and with a pool of blood. If not, there could have been bled to death. Police authorities asked for the collaboration of the community to find the suspects and released video frames to help identify them.
The families of Wade and the old man met this Saturday and they asked the community to stay together, the researchers said and reported by CBS.
