A Republican candidate in Nevada was attacked by a robber with a knife while putting up his own campaign signs.

“67-year-old Stanley Vaughan, running as the Republican in Assembly District 20, decided to walk solo in triple-digit temperatures, putting up signs for himself and other candidates,” KVVU reports.

“He said a robber demanded his wallet, then cut him with a knife,” the outlet added.

“I‘m so focused on getting the cable ties through and getting them through the fence, I wasn’t paying attention to pedestrians and stuff coming through here. I had my back turned. I turned around, caught me by surprise– then he started to lunge at me. I instinctively kicked him and he ran away,” Vaughan said, according to KVVU.

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KVVU reports:

Vaughan described the suspect as a man who seemed disoriented and hadn’t bathed in days, suspecting that he was homeless.

Vaughan said that he doesn’t plan to put signs up alone, anymore.

Crime is a big concern for the decades-long local, who is the security and police liaison for his homeowner’s association two miles away and helps his neighbors file police reports. ” It’s just being a good neighbor. We got to look out for each other,” Vaughan said.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police call the incident isolated, and detectives have not tied the perpetrator to any other incident.

According to the New York Post, Vaughan is a U.S. Army veteran.

Stanley Vaughan, running as the Republican in Assembly District 20, says he won't put up signs alone anymore. https://t.co/cUszdGrOAb

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From the New York Post:

The Silver State Republican remains steadfast in his campaign for Assembly District 20, the incident highlighting his efforts to help reduce crime in the area as his homeowners association’s security and police liaison.

Assemblyman David Orentlicher, the incumbent Vaughan is challenging, condemned the attack and offered support for his opponent.

“I am very concerned and saddened to hear about the attack on Mr. Vaughan, and I wish him a speedy recovery,” Orentlicher said in a statement.

“We all should be able to feel safe in our communities, and I am committed to continuing our work to reduce crime across Nevada. I hope the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions,” he added.