Deputies Search for Robber Who Beat Elder Couple

An elderly couple, who were beaten by a burglar who broke into their home while they slept, is recovering at Loma Linda University Medical Center today.

The incident was reported at 4:24 a.m. Jan. 19 at a home in 900 block of 40th Street in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino.

Authorities said an 84-year-old elderly female called into 9-1-1 to report that a man was inside their home.  When the intruder realized the woman was awake, he began to beat her, according to Sheriff’s officials.

The suspect then attacked the woman’s 91-year-old husband before taking an unknown amount of cash, a 1935 Colt .22 caliber handgun and other property, officials said. 

The female suffered a broken arm, fractures to her face and cuts and bruises to the hands, arms and face, officials said. Her husband was treated for minor injuries.

The assailant was described as a black male, 5-foot-10, 175-180 pounds. He reportedly wore a khaki colored hoodie

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call Detective G. Leininger at (909) 387-3545 or (909) 387-8313.  Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.