[08-10-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Elder Person Resisted after an Attempted Robbery and Assault at Palo Alto Parking

The man in his 80s resisted and screamed after the assault and attempted robbery last Wednesday afternoon at Palo Alto Parking.

The incident happened around 1:14 p.m. in the Charleston Shopping Center’s parking lot in the 3900 block of Middlefield Road.

According to the press release, the suspects had already left when the police arrived.

A female suspect approached the elderly victim who was sitting in his car.
She reached into the car and tried to take his wristwatch after telling him it was her birthday and that she wanted to give him a gift.

The victim resisted and screamed for assistance.

The Good Samaritan, in his 40’s, saw what was happening and tried to stop it. After that, the female suspect entered the backseat of a different car driven by a male suspect.

According to witnesses, the suspects were said to be between 25 and 35 years old and possibly of Middle Eastern ancestry.

The woman is dressed in a white top and a black skirt. The man had a full black beard and mustache and was dressed in a black V-neck T-shirt.

The car was described as a black Jeep Cherokee of a more recent model, possibly from Florida, with a tinted cover over the rear license plate.

If you have any information regarding the incident, you can call the 24-hour dispatch center of the Palo Alto Police Department at (650) 329-2413.

Statistics on Elder Abuse

Unfortunately, older people are frequently vulnerable to financial exploitation in various ways. Family members, caregivers, friends, and fiduciaries may mistreat older people. Any elderly person who has been the victim of financial exploitation should seek legal counsel from a reputable California elder financial abuse lawyer.

The elderly (defined as anyone older than 65) and dependent adults are legally protected from various forms of neglect and physical abuse under California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15600.

According to the California Department of Finance, between 2010 and 2030, the state’s population of residents over 65—or simply older people who will probably need nursing homes and long-term care—will nearly double.

Around 1,300 licensed nursing homes in California are home to 110,000 residents. In roughly 7,500 approved residential care facilities, close to 150,000 people live. It’s estimated that more than 150,000 people reside in unregistered assisted living facilities where they receive subpar care.

Sadly, senior citizens are not always given the respect they merit. Due to their advanced age, criminals see an opportunity to exploit them through schemes and fraud.

Standard elder abuse techniques include deceiving an older person into buying a product, tricking them into thinking they have won a big prize, or pretending to be their primary caregiver to enter their home illegally.

Santa Clara County Lawyers for Victims of Elder Abuse

It can be very challenging for older people and many younger adults to recognize fraud when it occurs. Our Santa Clara County elder abuse attorney can assist you in recovering these losses if your savings are entirely depleted or a sizable check you promised bounces.

Scammers and fraudsters use a variety of tactics to exploit an elderly person’s financial situation. An elder abuse attorney will actively search for evidence to support financial abuse by family members, caregivers, and fiduciaries.

Financial elder abuse can also include obtaining access to a deed or title to a property after forging a signature. Without a senior’s consent or knowledge, all of the following activities are illegal.

Abuse of the elderly is a prevalent and horrifying crime in our society. Fortunately, you can often recover your losses and hold those accountable for any injuries or abuse.

The legal team at Arash Law is ready to assist if you or a loved one in Santa Clara County or anywhere else in California is hurt due to elder abuse. Our legal team looks into various things, including hiring practices for caregivers and assisted living facilities, patient health information, moral standards of care, staffing levels, organizational training processes, and much more.

We also conduct a thorough investigation to identify wrongdoing, abuse, neglect, or other misconduct. We have extensive experience identifying overt and covert signs of abuse and neglect in nursing homes. You can schedule your free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391 or contacting us online.