Victim hit by car during unsuccessful attempt to ward off TV thief

Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 | 5:11 p.m.

Scene of incident

A car struck a man Friday at a Las Vegas bus stop while the man was trying to fend off the theft of his newly purchased television.

Metro Police officials said at 3:18 p.m. the victim was sitting at the bus stop on the 4500 block of West Charleston Boulevard, near Arville Street, with his purchase. A suspect then approached him and attempted to steal the television.

Police said the ensuing struggle drifted into the street, where the victim was struck by a car. The suspect escaped with the television.

The victim was transported to University Medical Center with minor injuries.

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By gmag39

Nov. 2, 2012

5:58 p.m.

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Our Stephen King Novel...

It's gonna be a BIG BOOK!!!
By raemadd

Nov. 3, 2012

10:56 a.m.

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I really hope they find this thief. Are things really so bad that one has to steal a TV from someone waiting at a bus stop. What has become of our society??!!
I pray that the victim is recovering from thier injuries.
By AshleyAshley

Nov. 4, 2012

12:15 a.m.

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It amazes me that the thief got away....bystander apathy?