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8.29.2014

74-year-old restaurant owner brutally beaten and robbed

Yong Kim, owner of Mary's Fabulous Chicken and Fish in Ann Arbor, was attacked from behind.



News out of Michigan... This week in Ann Arbor, a 74-year-old restaurant owner was hospitalized and after being brutally beaten and robbed by an unknown assailant outside of his business on Tuesday night.

Wife of Ann Arbor restaurant owner describes attack: 'They just started beating'

Yong Kim, owner of Mary's Fabulous Chicken and Fish, was leaving the restaurant and walking his to his car when someone attacked him from behind, knocking him to the ground and beating him in the head, neck and face. The suspect then took Kim's wallet and ran away.

Kim suffered several large gashes on his head, extensive swelling and bruising on his face and neck. His glasses and dentures were also broken during the attack.

An unknown person attacked Yong Kim, the owner of Mary's Fabulous Chicken and Fish at 3220 Packard Road, from behind as Kim walked to his car around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday.

Doo Kim said her husband did not see anyone around before the attack took place.

He was closing the restaurant alone when the attack occurred.

Doo Kim said her husband did not know anyone was behind the restaurant.

"They didn't say nothing," she said. "They just started beating."

Thankfully, Kim didn't suffer any brain injuries in the attack, and has been moved out of intensive care.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the Ann Arbor police anonymous tip line at 734-794-6939 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP (773-2587).

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