95-Year-Old Vet Wrestles Burglar, 51-Year-Old Daughter Chases him ‘Over 2 Fences and Through 12 Yards’

95-Year-Old Vet Wrestles Burglar, 51-Year-Old Daughter Chases him ‘Over 2 Fences and Through 12 Yards’
The approximate location where a man attempted to rob a 95-year-old veteran in West Allis, Wis., on Dec. 4, 2017. Screenshot via Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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A World War II veteran faced off with an intruder to his home. But not only did the 95-year-old came out on top, but his 51-year-old daughter successfully chased the burglar down.

Fred Bennett, retired Marine and retired firefighter, was sitting in his living room in West Allis, Wisconsin, at about 7:45 p.m., Dec. 4, watching TV.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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