Two suspects allegedly posed as Amazon employees and brutally assaulted an unsuspecting elderly homeowner with sledgehammers for eight minutes as part of a deranged home invasion in Georgia.
terrible Surveillance video captured the moment On January 11, the two approached the front door of George “Dark” Hardison's home in Savannah, Georgia.
The suspected intruders were disguised as Amazon work jackets, and one of the men was seen walking down a public sidewalk carrying a box.
The thugs forced their way inside and beat Hardison, 66, with a hammer for about eight minutes. Reported by WTOCHe said, citing the police report.
The intruder, carrying the box, ran out of the house and ran down the street, still holding the belongings he had entered.
A few seconds later, the second suspect took off running.
The intruder only stole $80 from Hardison.
Once the intruder was gone, the homeowner could be heard yelling, “Help!”
Neighbors said they found Hardison covered in blood with multiple head injuries, WTOC reported.
Hardison required 14 staples inserted into his head after the attack.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson issued a statement About Wednesday's horrific incident.
“While this may have been a targeted attack, rest assured that those responsible for this brazen act will be identified and brought to justice,” Johnson wrote.
Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down the fake Amazon employee who assaulted Hardison.
“If you happened to see two individuals dressed as Amazon employees in the area at the time of the incident, please contact SPD,” reads a caption on the Savannah Police Department's Facebook page.
Hardison works as a bartender at O'Connell's Pub in the tourist attraction's historic district.
a A GoFundMe page has been set up For the “recovery and social reintegration” of victims.
The fundraiser has raised $14,000 so far.
Mr Johnson urged residents to remain vigilant as police searched for the attackers.
“Remember to never open your door for someone you don't know or accept a delivery from someone you don't expect,” Johnson wrote on Facebook. “If in doubt, please stay away and contact the police immediately if you feel unsafe or in danger.”
The suspects are described as two young black men in their 20s.
An Amazon spokesperson said: WJCL22 News The two suspects were said to have no connection to the company.
“Based on our internal investigation, we can confirm that these individuals were not making regular Amazon deliveries,” the statement said. “We regularly monitor the Internet for Amazon's unauthorized apparel and demand that these items be removed whenever and wherever possible. People making deliveries on Amazon's behalf must make arrangements in advance. We don't routinely knock on doors or ask customers to sign for packages unless they have been asked to do so.”
