A 95-year-old World War II veteran used his cane to fight off a would-be robber in Manchester over the weekend.Click to watch News 9's coverage.Arthur Kamberis said he has been in tough situations before, including climbing down a cargo net 70 years ago on his way to invade Okinawa, but he was still unnerved when he was accosted by a man Saturday morning.Raw video: Man demonstrates how he fought off would-be robber."But damn it, if I'd have had my cellphone, we would have nailed that guy, because the police station is only one block down," Kamberis said.Manchester police said a surveillance camera managed to get a picture of the man who confronted Kamberis while he was walking home after picking up a prescription for his wife."He was not aggressive," Kamberis said. "He didn't lay his hands on me, other than he wanted to reach in this pocket to get the wallet."Kamberis said the man was mumbling, so he had trouble understanding what he wanted. He tried to give the man some loose change, but the robber insisted on trying to get the wallet, and Kamberis said that wasn't happening."I had my credit card, my license, my grandchildren's pictures in there and all sorts of stuff it would have been wicked for me to replace," he said.So Kamberis lashed out with his cane."I was very nervous," he said. "I hit him three or four times on the arm, and then, you know, what the cop told me, 'You should have hit him on the head.'""Mr. Kamberis was very fortunate," Lt. Brian O'Keefe said. "He fought off the bad guy and left in one piece."Police said they always recommend surrendering goods during robberies because things can be replaced, but people can't. Despite the attempted robbery, Kamberis said he has no plans to change his routine -- with one exception."When I go out alone, my .357 Magnum will be with me all the time when I'm alone, because I cannot protect myself other than the cane," he said.While the incident was unfolding, an unidentified bystander witnessed what was happening and went to help Kamberis. Police said the would-be robber saw the man coming and ran off.Police said they are circulating the surveillance picture to surrounding towns in hopes that someone will recognize him.Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call 602-688-8711 in reference to case No. 15-7297. Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline at 603-624-4040.12967056