An 85-year-old man was attacked and robbed on Saturday, steps from his front door.
Police initially believed that four teenagers were involved in the attack, now they're saying one man -- whose age is unknown -- left the elderly victim bruised.
The incident happened in South Philly, near 11th and Snyder Streets. The victim, Peter Lavini, had gone to get a newspaper from a nearby store. On his way back, around 11:30 a.m., he was hit over the back of the head near his home.
"Can't even go buy a newspaper -- it's really ridiculous," Lavini said Monday.
The suspect took Lavini's wallet, and removed $200 in cash as well as the man's credit cards. The wallet was found discarded on a street not far from the attack.
"I couldn't even see his face," Lavini said.
Lavini was dazed and tried crawling towards his home. A neighbor saw him and called 9-1-1.
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The retired tailor was transported to the hospital for evaluation but released after two days.
He was bruised but feeling much better Monday, he said.
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