Police say the man was exiting a convenience store when he was attacked by an unknown suspect.
SAN ANTONIO — A paraplegic man had his wheelchair stolen in an attack outside of a convenience store on the south side of San Antonio, police say.
It happened just after midnight in the 100 block of Green Street near South Flores Street.
Police say the 66-year-old victim was exiting a nearby convenience store when an unknown suspect walked up to him and demanded money. He refused and the suspect punched him and threw him on the ground, then stole his wheelchair.
The victim is paraplegic and uses a wheelchair for mobility.
He was taken to a hospital for his injuries, which included some minor facial injuries.
Officers searched for the suspect but were unable to locate either him or the wheelchair.
If you have any information, please contact the police.
This investigation remains ongoing.