Honk News (Savannah, GA) – A report has emerged about a man in Georgia who was assaulted by two individuals impersonating Amazon employees who gained entry into his residence.
On Saturday, January 11, at approximately 8 a.m. local time, two individuals, seemingly dressed in attire reminiscent of a well-known delivery service, were captured on video entering a residence in Savannah, as shared by the Savannah Police Department on Facebook.
A man was seen clutching a package, while both individuals had their hoods drawn up. The individuals were observed entering through the door, only to emerge moments later as the victim cried out, “Help! Help!”
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, authorities shared the video, seeking help from the community to address a break-in that occurred in the 500 block of Price Street.
A CBS affiliate has reported that the individual involved has been identified as George “Dirk” Hardison, 66, who was assaulted after mistakenly believing that the individuals posing as delivery personnel were bringing a package that morning.
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The report indicated that the individual was transported to the hospital and required 14 staples in his head.
According to a police report, WTOC reported that the two men “demanded money once inside” the property and proceeded to “beat Hardison with some sort of sledgehammer” in an assault that allegedly lasted nearly eight minutes.
The individuals “escaped with just $80,” according to the source.
Authorities noted multiple cuts on Mr. Hardison’s head while he was found in a pool of his own blood due to his injuries, as reported by WTOC.
According to a report from Good Morning America shared on X, the individual has been discharged from the hospital following treatment for multiple injuries.
Authorities urged the public via their social media platform, “Reach out to SPD if you observed two individuals in Amazon attire in the vicinity during the time of the event.” Reach out to us through CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, or send an anonymous tip using the SPD mobile app.