SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four men who robbed and dragged an elderly man with a vehicle in the parking lot of a Southwest Miami-Dade bank.
Surveillance cameras were rolling as the 84-year-old man made his way back to his car parked in a handicap spot outside of the Chase branch near Southwest Eighth Street and 143rd Avenue, at around 12:20 p.m., Sept. 9.
Officials said one of the crooks ran up to the man and aggressively snatched his bag containing about $600 cash, credit cards and several ID cards.
Video shows the masked man running away with the victim’s bag to an awaiting SUV.
Investigators said the victim tried to retrieve his bag from the crook as the vehicle he got into fled from the scene.
The elderly man was dragged and ended up falling onto the pavement.
Police have blurred out the victim’s face in the surveillance video since he did not want to be identified.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews transported him to the hospital to be treated for lacerations to his head and right hand. The victim’s family said he needed stitches and physical therapy, and he is still recovering from his injuries.
Surveillance video shows a white pick-up truck pulling out of a parking spot and following behind the crook’s black SUV. Police believe the individuals inside of the truck are accomplices to the strong-armed robber.
Officials said later that same day, three men attempted to make a purchase at a retail store with the victim’s credit cards.
When the cards were declined, the crooks fled from the store on foot.
Detectives said the four men they are searching for are between the ages of 20 and 25 years old.
If you have any information on this strong-arm robbery, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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