Saturday, October 11, 2008

St. Petersburg, Florida - Disabled man robbed and beaten

via Tampa Bays 10 News:

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives are looking for two men who beat and robbed a disabled man Thursday afternoon outside a convenience store in unincorporated St. Petersburg.

The victim is deaf, cannot speak and works part-time at the Quick Food and Deli at 7539 46th Avenue North.

Investigators say one of the men lured the victim outside where the other suspect attacked, kicked and robbed him.

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives released surveillance video which shows one of the suspects. Both men are described as white, in their 30's, around 6' tall.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (727) 582-6200.