Unidentified Suspect Wanted for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate an unidentified suspect wanted for kidnapping and sexual assault.

On August 13, 2022, at about 2:10 a.m., a 24-year-old female victim was walking alone in the area of the 1400 block of Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego. An unidentified male suspect drove up to the victim, asked her if she was lost, and offered her a ride. The victim declined the suspect’s offer and continued walking. Moments later, the suspect approached the victim from behind, took her by force, and placed her into his car. The suspect then drove the victim to a location near Oliver Avenue and Everts Street, San Diego, where he sexually assaulted her inside the vehicle. The suspect then drove the victim to the 2100 block of Pacific Beach Drive where she was able to exit the vehicle and flee. The suspect fled the area. The victim reported the assault to the San Diego Police Department.

Suspect’s Description:

The victim described the suspect as a light-skinned Hispanic male, between 30 to 40-years-old, 200 lbs., 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with short, dark brown hair, a receding hairline, a mustache, and he was wearing a white or tan shirt and shorts. The victim described the suspect’s vehicle as an older model tan or gold-colored sedan.

Anyone with information on the identity and/or location of the suspect, or anyone who has information on this assault should call the SDPD Sex Crimes Unit, Detective S. Springer at

(619) 455-8283 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about the case can be directed to Lieutenant Carmelin Rivera at (619) 531-2686 or at crivera@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .

Missing Child - Spring Valley

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department want the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Wendy Gutierrez (pictured above).  She is accused of kidnapping her young daughter from a Spring Valley school and taking her to Mexico.

On February 22, 2022 at about 1:15 p.m., six-year-old Jolyn Gutierrez (pictured above) was seen walking south from Kempton Elementary School located in the 700 block of Kempton Street in Spring Valley.  School staff reported seeing Wendy Gutierrez, Jolyn's biological mother, walking away with her.  Wendy Gutierrez does not have custody of Jolyn at this time.

Wendy Gutierrez was last seen with Jolyn on February 22 just after 3:00 p.m. at the Jack in the Box located in the 3100 block of Plaza Boulevard in National City.  The above photos are stills from surveillance video taken inside the restaurant. 

On February 23, Sheriff's Investigators interviewed a witness who crossed the U.S./Mexico border the day before.  The witness described seeing a young girl and an older woman fitting the description of Jolyn and Wendy Gutierrez crossing into Tijuana, Mexico on foot.

Wendy Gutierrez is now wanted for kidnapping.

The Sheriff's Homicide Unit has assumed responsibility of the investigation. The Sheriff's Homicide Unit is responsible for the investigation of child abduction cases.

Jolyn Gutierrez is a Hispanic girl standing 3’ tall with long brown hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a mask, black zip-up hooded sweatshirt and black boots.

Wendy Gutierrez is a Hispanic woman standing 5’4” tall, weighing 120 pounds, bright blue hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a white zip-up hooded sweatshirt, as well as gray and black camouflage cargo pants.  She was also carrying an umbrella.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200.

Foong Lian Chin Wanted for an Outstanding Warrant

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force are asking for the public’s assistance to help in locating Foong Lian Chin who is wanted for an outstanding $1,000,000 dollar warrant for a parental child abduction.

On 01/12/2019, Chin’s ex-wife dropped off their two children (ages 7 & 8) with Chin, with the agreement that he was supposed to return them on 01/13/19. After failing to return the children, the mother called law enforcement to check Chin’s address, there was no answer at his house. Attempts to reach Chin by phone were also unsuccessful.

On 01/16/2019, Chin’s ex-wife was awarded full custody of their children by the Court. An arrest warrant for Chin was issued shortly thereafter. Investigators learned Chin had taken the children into Mexico, where he had property that he sold prior to the abduction. Additional information on Chin shows that he immigrated from Singapore in the 1980’s and has since lived in New York, Southern California and Baja California. Their last know whereabouts were in Tijuana, MX.

Suspect’s Description : Chin is described as an Asian male, 47-years-old, 5’8” tall, with black hair, brown eyes and weighing 130 lbs. ***Pictures of Chin and his two children, 8-year-old Huaiyu Chin and 7-year-old Binyu Chin can be found on pages 2 and 3 of this release

Anyone with information on the location of Chin and/or his children is asked to call USMS Investigator John Murphy at (619) 433-5695 or John.Murphy4@usdoj.gov or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Public Affairs Officer Jenna Rojas at (619) 964-6751 or email at Jenna.Rojas@usdoj.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

Suspect Wanted for an Attempt Kidnapping

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Western Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for an attempt kidnapping in San Diego. 

On Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 4:29 p.m. the victim’s mother was taking her 3 year old daughter for a walk in her wagon on the south sidewalk of 5100 Savannah Street. A Hispanic male parked his vehicle in the street facing east. The suspect exited his vehicle and left it running. Upon exiting, the suspect approached the victim from behind and attempted to grab and take the daughter out of the wagon. 

The victim’s mother heard her daughter whine and struggle. The victim’s mother immediately confronted the suspect, striking him numerous times in the face. The suspect released the child, ran to his vehicle and fled east on Savannah Street, south on Cushman and then west on Morena Boulevard. The victim’s mother described the suspect vehicle as an older silver or gray Honda Civic or similar vehicle with Baja (Mexico) license plates. 

Suspect’s Description: 

S-1 is described as a Hispanic male, 21-25 years old, 5’4 – 5’5, 125 – 140 pounds, thin build with dark hair. The suspect was wearing a white tee shirt with black print on the chest, dark jeans and blue high-top sneakers. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the SDPD’s Western division at (619) 692-4800 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to SDPD Western Lt. Daniel Meyer at (619) 692-4860 or email at meyerd@pd.sandiego.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org .

Attempted Kidnapping in Spring Valley

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Unidentified Suspects Wanted for Kidnapping and Vehicle Theft in Spring Valley

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Lemon Grove station are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate unknown suspects wanted for kidnapping and auto theft.   

Detectives said that on Sunday June 16, 2013 at approximately 9:00 p.m., a 24- year-old man was assaulted by four people at a residence in Spring Valley.  He was bound with duct tape and placed in the trunk of his Toyota Camry.  The victim was driven to San Ysidro where he escaped and contacted police.

The victim told detectives that earlier in the day he was hanging out with some people that he met three days prior. He knew them as “Red” (possibly Jordan), Vanessa and Giovanni. They picked up a fourth suspect, known as Ricky or Ritchie, and eventually ended up at a house in Spring Valley. Once at the house, they got into a fight and the four suspects (Red/Jordan, Giovanni, Ricky/Ritchie, and Vanessa) beat up the victim, wrapped him in duct tape, and forced him into the trunk of his car. As he was being driven around he managed to free himself and released the trunk latch. When the vehicle stopped the victim fled from the trunk and the suspects drove away in his car. The victim found himself at a San Ysidro gas station where he asked the clerk to call 911. The victim suffered multiple abrasions and bruises as a result of the beating and his car has not been located, as of yet.

Victim’s Vehicle Description: 1992 Black, four-door, Toyota Camry with California license plate 6HQC712.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect #1: White, possibly mixed with Hispanic, male, about 21-years-old, about 6'3" tall, thin build, known as “Red”, but his name may be Jordan. He has red hair, green eyes, and freckles.

Suspect #2: White or light skinned Hispanic male, about 25-years-old, brown hair, about 5'6" tall, known as Giovanni or Gio.

Suspect #3: Hispanic male with black hair, about 5'8" tall with a stocky build, known as Ricky or Ritchie. The victim described him as having a lazy eye.

Suspect #4: White female, about 21-years-old, about 5'7" tall, thin build with long brown hair, brown eyes, known as Vanessa.

Anyone with information on the identity and/or location of the suspects should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com

• Media inquiries about the case can be directed to Sgt. Greg Hampton at (619) 337-2018

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer James Johnson at (619) 531-1500 or Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547.