Masked men rob elderly Valpo man, user of wheelchair

VALPARAISO | Police are investigating a report of a strong-arm robbery Monday of an elderly man who uses a wheelchair.

Dispatchers received a 911 hang-up call about 3 p.m. from 1710 Vale Park Road.

Valparaiso police responded and learned the elderly man had been robbed inside his apartment.

Police said three men, all wearing Halloween masks, knocked on the victim's door. When the resident opened the door, the three pushed the door opened and entered the apartment.

Police said the three threatened to hit the man, then searched his apartment. The three men took $20, two packs of cigarettes and a gold watch before leaving.

All the offenders had their faces covered.

They were last seen running south east from the apartment complex. A police dog tracked the individuals to the area of Sturdy Road behind the apartment complex.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crime to call the Valparaiso Police Department at (219) 462-2135 or text information to 847-411 (Tip411).