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Authorities circulate photos of suspect in alleged attack of 80-year-old man in Lancaster

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[Images via LASD]
LANCASTER – Authorities Thursday circulated photos of a suspect and possible accomplice in the alleged assault of an 80-year-old man in the bathroom of a Lancaster grocery store.

The assault occurred about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the grocery store in the 1000 block of East Avenue J, near 10th Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station.

Investigators believe the elderly victim was assaulted and robbed by a Black man between 20 and 25 years old, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and approximately 250 pounds, the sheriff’s department reported. He was wearing a light-colored sleeveless T-shirt, white shorts and a black mask with a design of white fangs.

The second person in the photos is a woman whom investigators believe accompanied the man to the store. She was wearing a multi-colored patterned romper and a black face mask with red lips, according to the sheriff’s department.

The victim was taken to a hospital for facial injuries and several broken ribs, according to the sheriff’s department.

Anyone with information about this assault is encouraged to call detectives at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

UPDATE: Family members identified the victim as Roberto Flores Lopez. An online fundraiser has been established to assist with his medical bills. To donate, visit: https://gf.me/u/yfvi2y

UPDATE: The suspects turned themselves in. Read the updated story here.

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21 comments for "Authorities circulate photos of suspect in alleged attack of 80-year-old man in Lancaster"

  2. Is the man in the photo the suspect or is a man 5 ft. 8″ 250 lbs. the suspect? Would be nice to have a proper description of the man responsible.

  3. Mugging rarely produces big profit. Usually just nickels and dimes. Therefore muggers must strike often. So these creeps will be around if the cops really want them. But there’s certainly room in that for wonder.

  4. The act committed on this elderly man was deplorable and wicked. If you can identify the people in these pictures, I URGE you to contact the Lancaster Sherriff’s Station. Think about your family members and how you would want justice served if someone did this to your loved one.

  5. Why is the young man’s all white clothing and his socks looking so clean and free of any blood when the man who was attacked is covered in blood saturated clothes in the hospital long after the incident actually happened. That boy would be cover in blood splatter doesn’t anyone else think so too? Or just me?

    • Did you stop to think maybe these pictures were taken before he went into the bathroom to commit his heinous crime ?

  6. Disgusting and irreprehensible act committed by these subjects. NOBODY should ever hurt an elderly or child. How does BLM want respect if these people keep commuting these crimes, respect is earned.

  7. I saw the photo of Mr. Lopez, and it is heartbreaking what was done to him. I am so sorry and hope this 80 year old man will receive all the help he can get.

  8. That guy is not 5’8” and 250 lbs. he’s either way taller than 5’8” or he’s way lighter than 250 lbs. there’s no way he could weigh 250 and be that slender at only 5’8”

  9. I would love to be able to support all Americans but when you have some who do these kinds of things then no way.

  10. Racism will not fix a damn thing, just catch the folks who did this. Anyone can do this kind of damage and they have. Otherwise be sure to watch your backs out there and make sure you are the ones making it home safely.

  11. WOW, 13% at it again. only good for causing trouble.

    Latino for Trump 2020 señores!

    • Jesus, no mames con tu comentario. “Latino for Trump”, my ass, DUMP is a POS, plain and simple. Stop giving millenial Latinos a bad name, your comment is a joke.