Police: Suspects wanted for beating, robbing disabled man in DeLand

Disabled man beaten by stranger in DeLand

A man is accused of beating a disabled man and then fleeing. The victim, who was attacked on Sunday near First Class Barbers, had to be taken to the hospital.

DELAND, Fla. - DeLand Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who they say beat and robbed a physically disabled man.

Police say a 43-year-old man told them he had been robbed at a business at 120 East New York Ave. on Sunday evening.

According to police, security video shows two men, one who was wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants and another male wearing a dark hoodie and gray sweatpants, approach the victim. The man in the white T-shirt reportedly began punching the victim multiple times and the second suspect approached the victim and rummaged through his pockets.

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The suspects reportedly ran off with the victim's car keys and cash.

The victim was admitted to AdventHealth DeLand to be treated for his injuries and was later released.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call Detective Anthony Bota at 386-626-7422 or submit an anonymous tip HERE.