Police on Saturday arrested a suspect in Campbell, California, who punched two elderly men in separate attacks this month. The suspect actually posed for photos after the incidents. Fox News reportedCampbell is about 10 minutes southwest of San Jose.
Police posted the message on May 17th. X Police said a man was hit on San Tomas Aquino Road on May 4, adding that the suspect quickly fled but the victim took a photo of the suspect near Elam/Crockett Avenues.
Police said when the victim and her family returned to the scene to look for security footage, they encountered the suspect again, who attempted to wrestle with the family before running away.
Police then posted the following photo on X-Message:
Image courtesy of Campbell (California) Police Department
The police Said Officers responded to a report of a similar assault around 11:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Inwood Drive and Elam Avenue.
About two hours earlier, a 75-year-old man was out walking when an unknown person punched him in the face, police said. When the victim and his family returned to the scene to look for security footage, they encountered the suspect again. He struggled with the family and then tried to run away. Police said officers have begun a search for the suspect.
Police said officers made contact with the parents of 25-year-old Nicholas Hosteter of Campbell on Saturday. With the parents’ help, Hosteter left the home and police were able to arrest him, police said.
Image courtesy of Campbell (California) Police Department
Hosteter was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on two counts of elder abuse and assault on a police officer after he allegedly kicked an officer during his arrest, police said.
How are people responding?
Yahoo!News The Fox News article about the attack generated over 4,000 comments, and even a quick scan shows that people are taking steps to protect themselves from similar attacks.
- “Indiscriminately hitting older people [is] “It’s a national trend now,” one commenter wrote, “I [on] Turning 70 in a few months, I’m legally covered up [carrier] For the last 45 years, if someone has been hitting on me for fun, I [get] I was knocked out… I’ll definitely fight back. My mobility is still good, thank you. [to] When I was younger and training in martial arts, I always [attention to] As my martial arts teacher taught me in the 70s, I am vigilant of my surroundings…”
- “I’ll be 68 next month,” wrote another commenter. “I enjoy going to the gym, hiking and staying fit. I also carry a stun baton and mace. I’m taking handgun lessons this summer and will be applying for concealed carry. I grew up with rifles and proudly served in the Army. I refuse to be a victim.”
- “This is why I carry a gun,” another commenter revealed. “Situational awareness is crucial. In my opinion, everyone is a threat until I determine they’re not. It’s dire today. I can’t even walk down the street without determining I’m a threat.”
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