Photo via San Leandro Police
New video footage shows an 80-year-old Asian man being robbed by teenagers in San Leandro, California, on Saturday, ABC 7 reports.
The man was going for a walk on Saturday afternoon when two teens shoved him to the ground and demanded his wallet, SF Gate reports. In the footage, the man can be heard calling for help. The teens can also be heard giggling.
Police believe the two suspects are between the ages of 16 and 19. A third teen was seen in the footage but is not involved in the incident. Police say they fled the scene in a blue Subaru sedan.
The victim had his watch stolen and sustained minor injuries that did not require hospitalization, ABC 7 reports. Police do not believe the incident is a hate crime.
“Although at this present moment, there is no indication the elderly victim was targeted due to his race, San Leandro Detectives are pursuing all avenues of investigative leads”, San Leandro Police Lt. Ali Khan said in a statement, according to ABC 7.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the San Leandro Police at 510 577 2740 or to text a tip to TipSLPolice at 888777.
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