SEATTLE — Two Seattle police officers provided a victim who was punched and kicked in a strong-arm robbery with warm coats and food when they realized he had little heat or food, and no working refrigerator.
The incident report said on Dec. 7, the man was walking in the 3300 block of South Horton Street when he was hit in the head from behind.
The force of the blow knocked him to the ground. Once on the ground, the attacker began punching him with a closed fist numerous times on the cheek. The robber also kicked him in the back and stomped on his hands.
The attacker then took the man’s bag, which contained two black sweatshirts and gloves.
The victim ran home and immediately called 911.
Two Seattle police officers went to the victim’s home. Police called fire department medics to treat the beaten man.
Police said although the weather outside was dark and clear, the temperature was about 20 degrees outside and there was no heat in the home. The victim explained to officers that the gloves and sweatshirts that were stolen were to keep him warm. The man did have a small space heater in his bedroom for warmth.
Firefighters explained to the man that they would be completing paperwork to file listing him as a vulnerable adult in order for him to receive necessary services.
The two officers then contacted fellow officers who provided two warm coats to give to the man. The two officers then went to Safeway and bought non-perishable groceries for the victim. A victim support team also responded with two more bags of groceries for the man.
The man who robbed the victim is described black, in his late teens, with a light complexion, and 6 feet 1 inches tall. He was wearing a black hooded jacket with lots of pockets on the front and dark pants.
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