SAN ANTONIO — An elderly man is in the hospital after he was violently attacked by carjackers over the weekend, according to his family.
Mandy Kohutek said her father, Larry Brister, was beaten by men who then stole his white Ford F-150. She also believes he may have been dragged by his own vehicle as the suspects took off.
"His wounds and injuries on the legs and arms are very bad. Very bad," Kohutek said.
It happened on Saturday as Brister was driving out of the Bluffview Estates of Camino Real neighborhood in north San Antonio. Brister was on his way to pick up food when he stopped his truck
What lured him from the vehicle isn't clear.
"We assumed he was stopped by a car that was stalled that needed help or he was in a staged accident," Kohutek said.
KENS 5 confirmed a report was taken by San Antonio police. Officers believe more than one person was involved but aren't sure.
Due to Brister's "multiple injuries throughout his body," police said he was unable to tell them much of what occurred.
The investigation is ongoing.
Kohutek does know people stopped to help her father and render aid before police arrived.
"We are so very grateful for you." she said.
It's unclear how long her father will be in the hospital. Kohutek said he is undergoing surgeries for his injuries but called him strong, fit and a fighter.
For now, she hopes whoever did this to him will confess.
"We are praying for them to come forward and realize they can't be doing this."
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact police.
KENS 5 also reached out to the Bluffview Estates Homeowners Association. The board president said they are reminding residents to stay vigilant in their neighborhood's newsletter and social media pages.