Athens Man Assaulted, Robbed On West Side

Athens police say Bernhard Guzman was walking from West State Street around 3:15 p.m. when a man jumped out from a bush with a ski mask and punched him.

 

While he was on the ground, the man punched him a second time.

 

Police say the man took Guzman's backpack which had a book, folders, and $300 in cash.

 

Guzman was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.

 

There is no word on his condition at this time.

 

The suspect was only identified by wearing a gray shirt, ski mask, and athletic shorts.

 

The case is still under investigation.