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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Masked Gunman Robs 90 Year-Old Outside Church in St. Paul



How low can you go?  Armed Robbery of a 90 year-old man outside his church is pretty low. The Star Tribune reports that Howard Kidder has been going to Mounds Park United Methodist Church in the East Side of St. Paul for 78 years.  He’s also been around the world on medical aid missions.  He ran the Boy Scout troop at the church for years.  He delivers meals and flowers to fellow seniors.  This is the guy that three thugs decided to rob.

One guy in a Halloween mask demanded money from Kidder.  Kidder gave him a five-dollar bill.  The guy raised his shirt and showed the butt of a gun.  Kidder, smartly, threw down the wallet and backed up. The gunman and two guys standing nearby, without masks, ran away with his wallet, cash and credit cards.

No one’s been arrested.  No one was hurt.  Kidder seems to be in decent spirits, still bringing flowers to friends near the church.  Kidder said, “I was disturbed by it … but I just happened to be a convenient victim,” Kidder said. “It’s a nice neighborhood. It really is.”

Criminals prey on those they perceive to be weak.  A ninety-year old man is an obvious target.  Kidder was smart to give up his billfold and money.  He knew his life, and the good he continues to do in the world weren’t worth the contents.  This is the story of a truly lowdown criminal and a good man who won’t be swayed.  I bet if the guy had just asked Kidder or the church for some help, he would have given it, with the gun unnecessary.

Full story and quotes: http://www.startribune.com/local/east/232130041.html

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