A man out for an early morning walk on Springdale Boulevard in Palm Springs was confronted by three armed men who jumped out of a black pickup truck, demanded his money, and struck him in the head before he broke free and ran. The attack happened early Tuesday, and the victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
According to cw34.com, officers were called at around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday to the 3200 block of Springdale Boulevard after the victim reported the armed robbery. He told police he was simply taking a walk when the three male suspects emerged from the pickup and approached him, demanding money.
Struck and Robbed Before Fleeing
Per cbs12.com, one of the suspects struck the victim in the head during the confrontation, but the man managed to flee on foot despite the blow. The suspects then left the area in the same black pickup truck they had arrived in, according to the same report.
The victim was treated at the scene for what police described as minor injuries, the outlet reports. No further details on his condition were released.
Investigation Remains Open
The Palm Springs Police Department says the case remains under investigation. No suspect descriptions beyond the reported number of three men, and no information about arrests, have been released at this time.
