A 66-year-old Brevard County man turned the tables on his would-be truck thief early Thursday, sending 29-year-old Blake Robinson to the hospital after a failed robbery turned into a brawl.

In a twist that should make any wannabe thief reconsider their life choices, a senior citizen schooled his young attacker in a surprise bout of vigilante justice. After discovering Blake Robinson attempting to break into his truck, the 66-year-old quickly moved from victim to victor, leaving Robinson in such a state that police had to scoop him up from the ground he so rudely met. Sheriff Wayne Ivey couldn't resist a Facebook recap, highlighting how the crook landed felony charges and a bruised ego—even earning a 'senior discount' on aggravated assault charges.

Early Thursday morning, the peace in a Brevard County neighborhood was broken by the sounds of a 66-year-old homeowner dialing 911. The cause of the commotion? A noise outside led him to discover 29-year-old Blake Robinson attempting to break into his truck. Quite the wake-up call, wouldn't you say?

Blake Robinson, apparently not expecting such a resolute defender, decided to take the route less advisable: he attacked the truck owner. With a flurry of punches to the head, he threw the senior citizen to the ground, and delivered a few kicks for good measure. It seemed Robinson had the upper hand—briefly.

However, what Robinson didn't count on was the resilience of his intended victim. The 66-year-old managed to hit Robinson back, a blow strong enough to send the would-be thief sprawling to the pavement. In a matter of moments, the tables were turned and Robinson found himself grounded, struggling against the ironic twist of his own failed robbery attempt.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they were greeted by an amusing sight: a very sheepish-looking Robinson having trouble standing up after his unexpected beatdown at the hands of a senior citizen. The deputies promptly detained Robinson and a trip to the hospital for treatment followed his failed criminal adventure.

The 66-year-old, despite experiencing a physical altercation that would rattle even younger men, required only brief medical attention and emerged with no serious injuries. It seems that 'age before beauty' also applies to post-brawl hospital visits.

In the wake of his less-than-successful attempt at burglary, Robinson was handed down some rather serious legal consequences. Charged with felony battery of a person over the age of 65 and attempted burglary of a conveyance, he found himself checking in to the Brevard County Jail instead of making a clean getaway.

His temporary lodgings came with a $30,000 bond, a price tag likely higher than anything he hoped to gain from the truck. The cherry on top? Sheriff Wayne Ivey took to Facebook to deliver a play-by-play of Robinson's disastrous decision-making, adding a reminder of the enhanced charge for targeting someone over the age of 65.

Sheriff Ivey’s public commentary not only chronicled the failed heist but also emphasized how the 66-year-old man fought back, turning a potentially dangerous situation into a cautionary tale for other would-be criminals. The sheriff's mocking tone wasn't lost on the followers, many of whom probably enjoyed the tale of a botched burglary and an impromptu MMA lesson.