Police in Stamford, Connecticut, have pitched in to help a 27-year-old autistic man who was robbed of his birthday money last week.
Police said the man was approached near Veterans Park on Tuesday afternoon.
The suspect tricked him into handing over the money, then pretended to put it back in the victim’s pocket, but instead ran away with $100 cash, NBC Los Angeles reported.
Stamford police officers and members of the local police union have banded together to collect $800 and plan to surprise him with it on Monday, according to the police department.
The family is “overwhelmed by the community’s generosity and support,” according to a news release from the department.
Police are still searching for the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in finding him. They said they have already received several tips and have leads thanks to several members of the public who shared and viewed the video police released, the NBC affiliate reported.
• Jessica Chasmar can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes.com.
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