Posted on 12/16/2007 5:24:01 PM PST by digger48
10, Credit Cards Taken From Visclosky
POSTED: 5:51 pm EST December 16, 2007
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. -- Police were seeking a man suspected of robbing U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky outside a Merrillville supermarket.
The 12-term congressman from northwestern Indiana was robbed about 9 p.m. Friday as he was walking alone with groceries to his car.
"I was putting my grocery bag on the back seat when I was grabbed from behind. I never saw it coming," Visclosky said Saturday.
The man demanded his wallet and keys. He escaped with about $10 in cash and Visclosky's credit cards. The credit cards have since been canceled.
Visclosky did not believe the robber realized who he was. But he described the experience, which lasted less than a minute, as "terrifying."
The man fled around the north side of the building. Police used a dog to try to track the suspect.
"It's an unfortunate situation that happens about this time of year because of the holiday," said Merrillville Town Council President Sean Pettit.
Yeah... I rob people for the holiday of it. It’s a Viking tradition don’t ya know...
$10 cash! Who knew congressmen carried that much cash?
Exactly. The guy apparently feels that since he’s a Congressman, no one would dare rob him.
Yes, he’s a Democrat representing the first district (extreme NW corner of Indiana, including Gary and East Chicago).
Same reason snakes never bite lawyers. Professional courtesy.
that pic scared me. thnx...
The solution, obviously, is to take away our guns.
reality strikes again.
Why should he need any of his own cash when he’s got ours to play around with all year long?
We have to get rid of these people, when in a sticky situation, would say “Don’t you know who I am!?!?”
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
“Btw, what are Indianas conceal/carry laws?!”
Indiana is a “shall issue” state.
Basically, if you pass a rather extensive criminal background check, a permit will be issued.
They are now issuing lifetime licenses which do not need to be renewed every four years.
I'm Impressed..here in Oregon, we have to renew our licenses every 4 years!!
Democrat? Republican? Because if he USED to be a Democrat, he is now a Republican.
Only if he were a compassionate compassionate conservative.
Otherwise, he would skip the condolences but maybe apologize for littering the supermarket parking lot.
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