Masked Men Beat, Robbed Motorist
Posted/updated on: November 2, 2011 at 12:10 pm
PITTSBURG — It was no Halloween prank when two men wearing masks approached a man near Pittsburg after bumping his vehicle early Monday morning. The man was struck several times in the head, and his money was taken. It happened around 2:00 on U.S. Highway 271. Authorities say a black SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe, got behind him and followed him. When the motorist got to the stop sign on County Road 4220, at the intersection of Farm Road 557, the vehicle bumped the rear of his vehicle.
He attempted to get out when two subjects attacked him, striking him in the head with possibly a baseball bat and robbed him. The men were wearing Halloween masks. One was about 6 feet tall; the other was approximately 5 feet, 4 inches. An undetermined amount of cash was taken. The victim was taken to East Texas Medical Center Pittsburg where he received several stitches in the back of his head.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 903-855-STOP, or the Camp County Sheriff’s Office, 903-856-6651.
