Victim was followed into supermarket parking lot
This is the suspect vehicle.
/ Courtesy Amarillo Police
AMARILLO, TEXAS -- A 71-year-old man was beaten and robbed at a popular Amarillo supermarket parking lot early Wednesday morning and police are now searching for the suspects.
The robbery happened at about 6:15 Wednesday morning near the south entrance of the United MarketStreet in the 2500 block of South Georgia, police said.
It happened after police said a suspect vehicle was closely following the 71-year-old. The suspects, according to what the victim told police, were pulling in front of him and then back behind his vehicle on southbound Georgia Street.
The 71-year-old man, from Amarillo, then pulled into the supermarket's parking lot and parked on the south side of the building. The suspects followed him into the parking lot, police said.
After the man stepped out of his vehicle, police said two, or possibly three, Hispanic males assaulted him. The suspects struck the man with their hands along with kicking him, police added.
Taken from the victim was his wallet, vehicle keys and garage door opened.
The suspects then fled the area driving eastbound on Southwest 26th Avenue. The vehicle they were driving appeared to be a tan or gold SUV smaller in size, police said.
As for the victim, he was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released. He suffered injuries to his hands, face and head.
Police are asking anyone with any information on this robbery, to call the Amarillo Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 374-4400. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online, here.
