In a dramatic turn of events last week, a 66-year-old Florida man turned the tables on a would-be carjacker, leaving the suspect battered and bloody. The incident took place in Brevard County, where deputies responded to find 29-year-old Blake Robinson lying on the ground, bloodied and defeated.
According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to a surprising scene: Robinson, who allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle, was sprawled on the ground with blood around his mouth. The person responsible for subduing the suspect was none other than 66-year-old Robert Polk, the intended victim of the carjacking.
Polk recounted the events leading up to the confrontation. It began when he heard a strange noise outside his home. Upon investigating, he discovered Robinson trying to open the door handles of his truck. Polk initially retreated to his house to call the police, but was unable to locate his phone. With no other options, Polk decided to confront Robinson directly.
As Polk approached, Robinson allegedly became violent, punching Polk, throwing him to the ground, and kicking him in the head. However, Polk, despite his age, managed to fight back. By the time deputies arrived, it was Robinson who was on the ground, having received a taste of his own medicine.
Deputies noted that Polk’s face was red and swollen, and one of his ears was covered in blood. Robert Polk’s bravery and quick thinking not only protected his property but also ensured that a dangerous criminal was brought to justice.
WESH reports, “Robinson has been arrested for felony battery and attempted burglary of a conveyance. He is currently at the Brevard County Jail with no bond.”
Chalk one up for the old guys—this time, experience, courage and maybe just good old simple toughness won the day. As Kevin Costner’s character John Dutton in Yellowstone tells a younger combatant in a scene from the first season, “I’m just meaner than you.”
Read the full article here