Man sought by police for botched robbery attempt of 95-year-old WWII veteran in custody
Police say tips from the public helped identify David Farnsworth as the man sought in connection with the May 2 attempted robbery of a WWII veteran, who fought his attacker off with a cane.
MANCHESTER, NH – The man who attempted to rob a 95-year old WWII veteran earlier this month turned himself into Manchester Police early Wednesday morning.
David Farnsworth, 42, has turned himself in, after a warrant was issued alleging he was the man police sought in the attempted robbery May 2 of a World War II veteran.
Police say the public proved instrumental in assisting with the capture of Farnsworth. Once detective’s followed up on several tips, they determined Farnsworth was the person responsible for the botched robbery attempt. A warrant was issued last week and Farnsworth finally turned himself in at police headquarters early Wednesday.
According to police, on May 2 veteran Arthur Kamberis, 95, of Manchester was leaving Walgreens on Valley Street after picking up a prescription when an unknown man approached him as he made his way to the credit union across the street. The assailant grabbed Kamberis by the arm and attempted to steal Kamberis’ wallet. Kamberis fought off the attacker with his cane and thwarted the robbery.
Farnsworth will appear in the 9th Circuit Court-Manchester May 13 at 8:15 a.m.
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of the story had an incorrect spelling of the suspect’s name.
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