‘They punched me’: Man with genetic condition attacked, robbed in parking lot; teens arrested

ANDERSON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A South Carolina man is recovering after being the reported victim of a robbery and attack in a shopping center parking lot.Christopher Holdt, who is well-known in the area and frequents the Anderson Station shopping center, says teens attacked him out of nowhere earlier this week. Holdt said two teens came up from behind, attacked him, and took off with his cash on Monday night. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies arrived at the scene, they found several people helping Holdt, who was seriously injured. Holdt has a genetic condition that affected the development of the bones in his face. He also has a tracheostomy. “No one, especially a vulnerable member of our community, should ever have to endure such a senseless and violent attack. Mr. Holdt did not deserve what happened to him,” Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said. After reviewing surveillance footage, authorities said two of the teens attacked Holdt while the thi