Police: Suspect tackled by bystander after robbing elderly man in Pasadena

PASADENA — A transient robbed an elderly Pasadena man of his wallet before being chased down and tackled by a good Samaritan late Saturday, police said.
Richard Ray Duncan, 21, is accused of robbery following the 7 p.m. crime in the 3600 block of East Foothill Blvd., according to Pasadena police officials and Los Angeles County booking records.
Duncan approached an 81-year-old Pasadena man as he exited a grocery store and was getting into his car, Pasadena police Lt. Jason Clawson said. The robber forcible took the man’s wallet from his pocket.
“The victim attempted to struggle for the wallet, but was overpowered by the suspect,” Clawson said.
As the robber fled with the wallet, “A passer-by gave chase and apprehended the suspect,” he said.
The good Samaritan tackled Duncan and held him until police arrived, Clawson added. A description of the good Samaritan was not available Sunday.
No injuries were reported.
Booking records indicated Duncan was being held in lieu of $50,000 bail pending his initial court appearance.

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