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Video surveillance of two teenagers who attacked a 66-year-old man in a wheelchair.

Gabriel Falcon
AC360° Writer

He knew they were coming to get him. But even though Celedono Carrera could not run away, he was determined to fight back. Fight he did.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the two teenagers who beat and robbed the 66-year-old wheelchair bound Florida man.

The crime, which occurred Friday, May 8, and in broad daylight, was captured on security tape. The video, which runs less than a minute, shows Carrera in a motorized wheelchair being pursued by the first of his attackers, who police say is 17-years-old.

The teenager quickly catches up to Carrera and reaches for his necklace. Carrera struggles with the young man. But he is no match for the robber, who violently pulls him off the wheelchair and throws him on the ground. The suspect then repeatedly strikes Carrera. After repeated attempts, he steals Carrera’s wallet.

As the first attacker moves away, a second one descends on his helpless victim. He pounces on Carrera, and takes his necklace before running away from the scene.

In an interview with a local television station, Carrera talks about the brutal, cowardly crime. “It was a gang that runs through there,” he said. “They dedicate themselves to robbing the elderly. They get on, and they watch and they signal each other. I noticed them, but I didn't pay any attention.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers (305)471-TIPS (8477)