Elderly man attacked, robbed of coins, cash

12/9/2002

FINDLAY — An 86-year-old man was attacked in his home Friday night by two males.

Dayton Spence was in his home at about 9 p.m. when he was approached from behind and thrown to the floor, Findlay police said. Several gold coins and an undisclosed amount of cash were stolen.

Both suspects fled the residence, police said. Mr. Spence was injured in the attack but did not require treatment. Police are still investigating the incident.