Man assaults elderly couple, steals truck during medical issue

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis police are searching for a man they say assaulted two elderly people during a medical emergency.

The crime occurred Tuesday on South Parkway East.

Police were told the two victims pulled over to the side of the road due to a medical emergency.

Then a man approached and offered to help.

When the victims became distracted, the man jumped into the driver’s seat and drove away.

The two victims fell to the ground and suffered serious injuries.

Suspect and vehicle in robbery on S Parkway East
Suspect and vehicle in robbery on S Parkway East(MPD)

The stolen vehicle is a red and white 1991 GMC SC1 pickup truck with Tennessee license plate BHV3108.

The man was last seen wearing all red and is between 20 and 30 years old.

If you know where this man or the truck may be, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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