Man (79) with dog victim of serious abuse: ‘This perpetrator must get off the street as soon as possible’ | These are our top stories

The perpetrator addressed the older man on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in the Janssoniusstraat in The Hague, after which he became physical almost immediately. “He demanded the victim’s phone, but the man did not have it with him, after which the perpetrator started beating him,” the police reported in the investigation program.

The 79-year-old man briefly defended himself and tried to get away from his assailant by walking into another street. The robber did not leave him alone and continued to punch and kick the victim. At one point he even gave him a knee to the head.

In the broadcast tonight, camera images of the street robbery were shown. This shows that the victim is even beaten in such a way that he falls to the ground. While the man lies defenseless on the ground, the perpetrator searches his pockets for valuables. He finds nothing.

In the end, the victim manages to escape and flees into a nearby garage with his dog. The robber then runs off. It is important that the aggressive perpetrator is removed from the street as soon as possible Search Requested. “Please help the police by sharing what you know about this man. This can also be done anonymously or via the tip form.”

The police also report that the perpetrator has a light skin color and is around 1.80 meters tall. “He has a slender build and an elongated, lean face with a large nose, a broad and flat chin and deep grooves in his cheeks along his mouth.”

Anyone who recognizes the perpetrator or has other information about the case is urged to contact the detectives. You can do this via the free search tip line 0800-6070. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Meld Misdaad Anoniem on 0800-7000.

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