The Richmond Palladium-Item reports that an 85 year old Greenville man successfully fought off a would be robber in the parking lot at a Richmond restaurant.
According to the article, Joe Martin was walking to his car when a male in his 40s approached him with a knife and threatened to rob him. Mr. Martin then struck the suspect in the chest, causing the suspect to flee to his blue SUV and head east down the highway.
The suspect is described as "in his 40s or 50s, wearing a blue windbreaker, carrying a stainless steel knife and with pock marks on his face," according to the article.
I don't know Mr. Martin, but he is now a hero of mine.
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According to the article, Joe Martin was walking to his car when a male in his 40s approached him with a knife and threatened to rob him. Mr. Martin then struck the suspect in the chest, causing the suspect to flee to his blue SUV and head east down the highway.
The suspect is described as "in his 40s or 50s, wearing a blue windbreaker, carrying a stainless steel knife and with pock marks on his face," according to the article.
I don't know Mr. Martin, but he is now a hero of mine.
Click here to read the full article from the Richmond Palladium-Item.