87-Year-Old New Yorker Fights Off Suspects in Attempted Rolex Robbery

Attempted Robbery at Senior Center

• 📌 An 87-year-old man, Lauren Schwarz, recounts his experience fighting off suspects who attempted to steal his $48,000 Rolex.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred near a senior center on East 23rd Street when Schwarz and his wife were approached.

The Deception and Struggle

• 🎯 A woman initially asked for directions, then lured Schwarz's wife to a nearby Jeep, claiming to want to show her jewelry.
• 💍 The suspect attempted to snatch Schwarz's wife's jewelry, causing scratches.
• 🎭 When Schwarz intervened, the woman inside the Jeep placed a fake Rolex on him before trying to take his real one.

Self-Defense and Escape

• ⚡ Schwarz's training in self-defense classes and boxing kicked in, allowing him to grab the suspect's hand.
• 🧠 He credits his strength and quick reflexes for preventing the theft.
• 🏃 The two suspects ultimately fled the scene after the struggle.

Aftermath and Desire for Justice

• 🩹 Both Schwarz and his wife sustained scratches and bruises during the encounter.
• 💰 The couple will have to pay for the watch repairs out of pocket.
• ⚖️ Schwarz expressed a desire for the police to incarcerate the suspects.