Video Shows Ex-Marine, 72, Beat Pickpocket


	Video Shows Ex-Marine, 72, Beat Pickpocket

DMCourt

6-28-2007 4:47 PM

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crime, elderly, pickpocket

DMCourt says:

The pickpocket probably thought he was targeting a helpless old man. Surprise!

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