Police looking for man who violently beat 71-year-old during robbery

A 71-year old man was violently beat as he opened his business for the day in late March. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department ask for help in identifying the violent attacker, through the Crime Stoppers, "Crime of The Week."

On March 24 at 7:04 a.m., a 71-year old man was opening his business, Sun City Woodworks, at 1816 Myrtle. As the man was opening the door, the suspect came from behind the man and began to beat him on the head with brass knuckles. The man attempted to defend himself but was unable to overcome the attack. The suspect took money from the man and his cellular phone. The man involved in this violent robbery is a Hispanic, 25 to 30 years of age, 5'11" in height, approximately 200 lbs., and has a light complexion.

He was wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, a dark hooded sweatshirt, a red bandana, dark-colored denim jeans, and white athletic shoes.
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