American tourist, 29, facing 30 years in prison for 'attacking guard with hammer during armed robbery'
Published date: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:39:00 +0700An American tourist is facing up to 30 years in prison for a shocking armed robbery in which he allegedly battered a security guard on the head with a hammer.
Dale James West, 26, from California, had run out of money so reportedly disguised himself as a motorcycle delivery rider before storming into the store in downtown Da Nang, Vietnam, on Tuesday evening.
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Da Nang, Vietnam |
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29/08/2025 |
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