Panhandler robs woman trying to give him $5, chokes her son when he tries to intervene
12/23/2015 10:15 am PST
via WPTV:
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. -- (WPTV) -- A Florida woman was robbed by a panhandler on Tuesday night while trying to give the man $5.
Pasco County Deputies said 35-year-old David Blum reached into the woman's car, stealing $70 and her debit card. Blum then choked the victim's son when he intervened.
According to Sheriff Chris Nocco, incidents with panhandlers have been increasing.
"They're criminals; they're just trying to tug at people's hearts," said Nocco.
Deputies found Blum at a homeless camp in the woods a short distance away from where he had been staying with several other people.
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