BRIDGEPORT, CT — A man was beaten and injured Tuesday morning while he attempted to steal a moped from the 400 block of Waterview Avenue in Bridgeport, according to police.
The incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m., and the alleged thief/victim was beaten by three individuals, Frank Rivera Jr., the city's director of Emergency Management, wrote in statement.
"Bridgeport Police responded to the scene and the medics were notified to respond for the victim," Rivera wrote.
The alleged thief/victim was taken into custody by police, though the charges he faces were not disclosed.
Additionally, the extent of the victim's injuries also was not available.
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