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Person of Interest Identified in Attack of 83-Year-Old Resident

by ECT

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Working off tips provided by the public, Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando put out a fabulous message today thanking the community for not sitting back and instead being proactive in the search for a man in connection with the attack of an 83-year-old man near Orchard Supply Hardware.

Upon police arrival, the 83 year old victim was found unconscious and bleeding.  The victim was taken to a hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Chief Cantando  informed the community via social media that the person of interest in a recent attack of an 83-year-old man has been identified.

Here is the message posted this morning.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Due to the diligence and active involvement of people like YOU, the members of this community who refuse to sit back and do nothing, the person of interest in the recent attack of an 83-year old man has been identified. Together, we are a strong community! Working together we can accomplish ANYTHING!

Sincerely,
Chief Allan Cantando

Check back for details as we will be updating this story.

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5 comments

JimSimmons42 May 23, 2013 - 10:23 am

Great job to the community. Antioch can still be a wonderful place when we all have a common goal which is to ensure everyone can behave themselves and not act like this stupid kid.

Julio-Antioch May 23, 2013 - 12:56 pm

Great job APD and everyone. Involvement is critical. Thank you!!!!

Smokey one May 23, 2013 - 12:58 pm

Now lets hope he has priors and the DA recommends charges of an adult and sends him away for a long time.

Burk May 23, 2013 - 1:42 pm

Let’s all remember that at this time, he is just wanted for questioning

NoNameRequired May 24, 2013 - 10:10 am

UPDATE: He was arrested & booked with felony assault and robbery! Way to go, APD!!

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