Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence against the elderly, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

In a harrowing incident that has left a Perth community shaken, an 89-year-old grandfather was violently dragged from his car in his driveway.

At the same time, his terrified wife could do nothing but watch the ordeal unfold.

The shocking event, which was captured on camera, has sparked a conversation about the safety of seniors and the brazen nature of crime in quiet neighbourhoods.

Ken, the elderly victim, had just returned home from a pleasant lunch with his wife when their sense of security was shattered.

At approximately 2:35 pm on Tuesday, a 32-year-old stranger approached them in their Armadale driveway with ill intent.

An 89-year-old Perth grandfather was dragged from his car and pushed to the ground by a stranger, who then stole the vehicle. Credit: 9News / Facebook

The assailant allegedly yanked Ken from his vehicle, a Mercedes, and shoved him to the ground with such force that the grandfather sustained a bruised hip and grazed wrist.

'I fought with him there, opened the door three or four times to try and get him out, but my strength of trying to move someone half my age was pretty hard,' Ken recounted.

The physical altercation was not only a traumatic experience for Ken but also for his wife, who is now too frightened to sleep in their home.

About 10 minutes prior, another confrontation took place on Dawson Street in Armadale, where the same assailant allegedly stole a mobile phone from a man in his 70s after a verbal altercation.

Thankfully, the police were swift in their response.

The stolen car was located, and the suspect was arrested in Gosnells the following day.

Ken expressed a sense of relief upon hearing the news of the arrest.

'I think he's a first starter, so I'm quite pleased that he's been caught and taken away for a little bit of time,' he said.

The 32-year-old man from Saint James has been charged with a slew of offences, including one count of aggravated robbery, one count of stealing a motor vehicle, one count of stealing, and one count of attempted home burglary with intent.

He was scheduled to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Key Takeaways

• An 89-year-old Perth grandfather was dragged from his car and pushed to the ground in his driveway by a stranger who then stole the vehicle.
• The elderly man suffered a bruised hip and grazed wrist and was taken to hospital, while his wife, who witnessed the incident, has been left terrified.
• A 32-year-old man from Saint James was charged with aggravated robbery, stealing a motor vehicle, stealing and attempted home burglary with intent.
• The accused, believed to be a first-time offender, was apprehended by police and was due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court.

Have you or someone you know been affected by similar crimes? What steps do you think should be taken to protect our senior community members? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

 

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