Who Murdered Tony Hawkins?

$1000 reward
San Diego County Crime Stoppers, along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit, are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 36-year-old Tony Hawkins that occurred eleven years ago. 

On Monday, November 5th, 2007, at approximately 5:51 p.m., Tony Hawkins was shot multiple times at the Exxon Gas Station (now Valero), located at 1025 Euclid Avenue, in the Valencia Park area. Hawkins died as a result of his injuries. 

Please see attached San Diego County Crime Stoppers media release regarding the unsolved murder of Tony Hawkins.  Any media inquiries into this case should be directed to SDPD Homicide Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov .

Wanted: Edgar Alfonso Moctezuma Gomez

This week’s fugitive is:

Edgar Alfonso Moctezuma Gomez

DOB:  7/27/1969  (49)

Hispanic male

5’7” tall  200 lbs.

Brown hair  brown eyes

Edgar Moctezuma Gomez is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony ($1,000,000 bail) warrant for possession of marijuana for sales and transportation and sales of marijuana.  Moctezuma Gomez could be anywhere in San Diego County.

• 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.

WANTED: Janice Macedonio

Janice Macedonio
DOB: 10/14/1992; 26 years old
Hispanic female
5’1” tall and weighs about 148 lbs.

Janice Macedonio is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for a no bail felony warrant for homicide. She is wanted in the March 1, 2014 murder of Ruben Bodden, who was found dead inside his transmission repair shop on North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista. Janice was last seen in the company of her daughter who is now 7-8 years old.

Janice Macedonio has “Brooklyn” tattooed on her upper right chest.

She is known to frequent Vista, but detectives suspect she’s hiding out in Mexico.

• 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.

Wanted: East Village Area Homicide Suspect

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect involved in the murder of a business owner in the East Village area. 

On October 10, 2018, at approximately 3:42 p.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a customer who had entered a business in the 1000 block of G Street and found what he believed to be a deceased male. Patrol officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel arrived approximately two minutes later. When the officers entered the business, they found 49-year-old Ghedeer Tony Radda down inside who had no pulse, was not breathing and had apparent trauma to his upper body. CPR was initiated, but unfortunately Radda succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:04 p.m. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and are investigating the incident. Based on information developed during their investigation, 51 year-old Kevin Eugene Cartwright was identified as the male suspect. Cartwright was arrested in the City of El Cajon on October 17th and was booked into jail for the murder. 

Cartwright was accompanied by a female suspect during the incident. She is described as a light skinned female wearing a purple wig. She was wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans. Investigators are still trying to identify the female suspect. 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of this female suspect is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 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 Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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. 

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child

Up to a $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County

Sheriff’s Department’s Child Abuse Unit are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect responsible for sexually assaulting of a child in Lemon Grove.

On Thursday, October 18th at about 2:00 a.m. in the 7000 block of Canton Drive in

Lemon Grove, a Black male adult entered the home of a family with two children. The male was discovered inside the home by the homeowners. A family member confronted the intruder and tried to restrain him but the intruder was able to escape. The intruder assaulted one of the young children in the home prior to fleeing.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 20-25 years old, standing about 5’07” tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black gym pants. He may have arrived to the residence on a skateboard so he could be from the area.

Anyone with information on the identification and/or location of this suspect shouldcall the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Child Abuse Unit at (858) 285-6222 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 Lt. Michael Blevins at

  (858) 285-6222 or email at Michael.Blevins@sdsheriff.org

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Adriana

  Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org or

  Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.

Wanted: Anthony Dupone

This week’s fugitive is:

Anthony Dupone

DOB:  10/14/1977  (40)

Hispanic male

6’1” tall  205 lbs.

Brown hair  green eyes

Anthony Dupone is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of his parole (no bail felony warrant).  Dupone is currently on parole due to a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.  Dupone has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, vandalism, check fraud, narcotics possession, burglary, auto theft, and multiple parole violations.  Dupone is known to frequent the North County area including Vista and Encinitas.

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault

Up to a $1,000 Reward Offered

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 unknown suspect wanted for a sexual assault that occurred in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. 

On October 1, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m., an unknown male entered a residence located in the 900 block of Chalcedony Street, in San Diego. The victim/resident, a twenty-eight-year-old female, was asleep at the time. The male entered through an open window. The male sexually assaulted the victim. When confronted, the suspect fled the residence in an unknown direction. Detectives are aggressively investigating this case and are searching for additional witnesses and evidence. 

The victim described the suspect as a White male, about 40-years-old, and bald. The suspect was last seen wearing a short sleeve shirt. 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the suspect should call SDPD’s Sex Crimes Unit, Detective D. Garren at (619) 531-2210 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 Sgt. G. Nugent at (619) 531-2346 or at enugent@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 . 

Sheriff’s Homicide Detail to Hold Press Conference Reference the Disappearance of Maria Elena Guzman-Cordova; She’s Been Missing Since October 13, 2017

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff Department’s Homicide Detail are still asking for the public’s help in finding Maria Elena Guzman-Cordova. 

Maria Elena Guzman-Cordova is missing under suspicious circumstances. On October 13, 2017, at about 9:00 p.m., Maria Elena Guzman-Cordova left her residence, located at 1610 North Santa Fe Avenue #38 in the City of Vista. She was last seen on foot wearing a pink or black shirt and black yoga pants. Maria Elena did not take any personal items with her or told anyone where she was going.  Maria Elena Guzman-Cordova may suffer from depression. 

The Sheriff’s Homicide detail will hold a press conference today, September 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Headquarters building, located at 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego. 

Homicide Lt. Rich Williams will be speaking at the press conference along with Sgt. Alejandro Navarro who will give Spanish interviews. Maria Elena’s family will also be in attendance. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Maria Elena Cordova-Guzman is asked to call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail at (858) 974- 2321 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. Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips can be found on our website www.sdcrimestoppers.org. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lt. Rich Williams at (858) 285-6326 or email at Richard.Williams@sdsheriff.org 

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

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for a vehicle fire, which took place in the parking lot of the Iris Trolley Station located at 3120 Iris Avenue, in San Diego. 

On Friday, August 3, 2018, at about 8:30 a.m., an unidentified suspect was captured on video surveillance entering a yellow Ford Mustang while parked at the Iris Trolley Station. The suspect started a fire inside the vehicle and walked away. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 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 Sgt. Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@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 

Unsolved Homicide of Lori Ann Mooney

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) who murdered Lori Ann Mooney almost 27 years ago. 

On June 8, 1991, at approximately 6:09 a.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to the Clairemont Friendship Senior Center, located at 4425 Bannock Avenue, for a report of a body found. A nearby resident discovered the body of 29-year-old Lori Ann Mooney during his morning walk. Investigators determined that Mooney had been the victim of a homicide. 

Mooney was a resident of Clairemont and up until the time of her death, had frequented the area near the Friendship Senior Center. Mooney was often seen riding around the neighborhood on her Suzuki motorcycle.  

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 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 Lt. Matthew Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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. 

Suspect Wanted for Lewd & Lascivious Acts with Minors

Up to  $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Child Abuse Unit are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect responsible for committing lewd and lascivious acts with two minors at the Kaiser Zion Hospital in San Diego. 

On August 25, 2018, at approximately 10:40 a.m., an unknown adult male suspect got into an elevator inside the Kaiser Zion Hospital located at 4647 Zion Avenue, in San Diego. Two 13-year-old females were already inside the elevator when the suspect entered it. While inside the elevator, the suspect attempted to hug and kiss both victims. The suspect did kiss one of the victim’s hair and told both of them that they “looked pretty.” The suspect told both victims that he wanted to have sex with them. 

The elevator stopped on the main lobby floor, where the suspect got out. The suspect was last seen leaving the lobby area and headed towards the parking lot. The victims reported the crime to family who then called the San Diego Police Department. The suspect had fled the area before officers arrived.

Anyone with information on the identification and or location of this suspect should call San Diego Police Department’s Child Abuse Unit at (619) 531-2193 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 Lt. Jason Weeden at (619) 531-2686 or email at jweeden@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 .

Suspect Wanted for Violent Assault

Up to $10,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who violently assaulted an adult male tourist while he was in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. 

On Saturday, August 11, 2018, between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., a 22-year-old male tourist visiting San Diego was assaulted in the 600 block of 5th Avenue (between Market and G Streets) in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp District. Prior to the assault, both the victim and possibly the suspect were inside of the American Junkie gastro pub located at 628 5th Avenue. The victim was speaking to a group of people on the sidewalk next to the Route 29 restaurant (644 5th Avenue) when the suspect approached the victim and punched him in the face several times. The victim fell to the ground and the suspect continued punching the victim in his face several more times. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction. Witnesses told police they believed some people had recorded the assault on their cellphones. 

As a result of the assault, the victim suffered a sinus fracture, several broken teeth, and facial injuries requiring surgery. 

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed or may have video of this assault to please contact them.

An additional reward of $9,000 along with Crime Stoppers’ up to $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest in this case.

 Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described a Hispanic male, approximately 20-years-old, average height and build (5’10” to 5’11” and approximately 170 lbs.). He may have been in the company of a female companion who was present for, but not involved in the assault. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect in this case is asked to call the SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9527 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 or Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov . 

Fashion Valley Robbery

Up to a $1,000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Western Division are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspects responsible for a robbery at the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego. 

On August 11, 2018, at 5:24 p.m., two unknown male suspects robbed a 27-year-old male of his iPhone as he walked near the Forever 21 store. One of the suspects (S-1) approached the victim and asked to use his phone. S-1 then grabbed the phone and ran away with another suspect (S-2). The victim chased both suspects into a nearby parking lot. S-2 displayed a firearm in his waistband and told the victim that “he did not want any of this.” The victim fearing he would be shot, stopped chasing both suspects and they were last seen running towards Friars Road. 

San Diego Police Officers responded to the area but were unable to find either suspect. Officers did recover an airsoft pistol, which was believed to have been used by S-2. 

 Surveillance video showing the robbery and S-2 can be seen at the below links

https://youtu.be/kxAvkiTbLeA

https://youtu.be/QqK78P_ze4s

Suspects’ Description: Suspect # 1 (S-1) is described as Hispanic male, approximately 16-years-old, 5’8” to 5’9” tall, thin build, wearing a navy colored short-sleeved shirt and black shorts. 

Suspect # 2 (S-2) is described as a Hispanic male, mid to late teens, 5’7” to 5’8” tall, thin build, hair placed in a bun, wearing a red short-sleeved t-shirt with tan pants.

Anyone with information on this case should call San Diego Police Department’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 Sgt. Ken Impellizeri at (619) 692-4853 or email at kimpellizeri@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 .

Suspects Wanted for Residential Burglary

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating unknown suspects who burglarized a residence in the Mount Soledad area of San Diego. 

On June 16, 2018, unknown suspects forced entry into a residence in the Mount Soledad area by using a tool to pry open the front door. The suspects stole numerous pieces of jewelry with a total value of over $250,000. Most of the jewelry pieces were large in size and very distinctive. Surveillance video captured the suspects’ vehicle arriving at the residence and a suspect wearing dark clothing exiting the front passenger’s seat. Investigators determined the suspects’ vehicle is a newer model white Nissan Rogue. 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the suspects is asked to call the SDPD’s Northern Division at (858) 552-1727 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 A/Capt. Kevin Mayer at (858) 552-1710 or email at kmayer@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 . 

Who Murdered John Roth?

$1,000 reward

On August 14th at 6:30 a.m., 77-year-old John Roth was found to be murdered inside of his home at 530 N. Tremont St. in Oceanside. Roth was last seen alive on August 13th at 1:00 p.m. by his wife. Property, to include jewelry, a brown wooden jewelry box, a black Asus computer and an LG cell phone were taken during the crime. 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case. 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person(s) responsible for this murder is asked to call Oceanside Police Department’s Detective Ellgard at (760) 435-4748 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

Ocean Beach Assault Suspect Sought

Up to a $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Western Division are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect responsible for an assault that occurred near the Ocean Beach Pier on 5000 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. 

On August 6, 2018, at about 1:30 a.m., two men were seen arguing on the sidewalk near the Ocean Beach Pier when one of them grabbed an aluminum beach chair and threw it at the other man. The chair may have struck the male victim in the face. The victim fell backward, striking the concrete with his head. 

When police officers arrived they found the victim on the ground, bleeding from a head injury. He was unconscious but breathing. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he received treatment for a skull fracture. 

A witness described the suspect as a White adult male, about 5’2”-5”4” tall with a stocky build. He was accompanied by a White male with dreadlocks who was about 5’9” tall wearing a black coat and a White female of average height with yellow or brown hair. 

Anyone with information on this case should call San Diego Police Department’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 Detective Sgt. W. Pettus at (619) 692-4803 of email at wpettus@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 .

Kendal Kabande is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force

This week’s fugitive is:

Kendal Kabande

DOB  8/11/1988 (30)

White male

6’2” tall  190 lbs.

Black hair  brown eyes

Kendal Kabande is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant (no bail) for his arrest.  The warrant is for assault with a deadly weapon, auto theft, and felony evading.  Kabande has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, auto theft, and felony evading.  Kabande is not known to frequent any particular area and may be anywhere in San Diego County

Commercial Robbery & Burglary Series

Up to $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers, along with investigators from the Carlsbad and Escondido Police Departments, are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating several unknown suspects who have committed a series of grab and runs at Apple stores. 

Since January 2018, the Carlsbad and Escondido Apple stores have been targeted in a series of grab and runs. During these incidents, a group of suspects typically enter the store wearing hooded sweatshirts or jackets, with the hood portion tied closely to their heads, which conceals most of their faces. The suspects grab multiple Apple devices on the display tables and exit the store where a getaway car is usually waiting for them. 

In several of the incidents, citizens have attempted to stop the suspects and have been injured by the suspects as they flee the store. Investigators believe this series is related to similar cases throughout California. To date, the losses throughout the state have exceeded approximately $750,000. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspects are described as Black males, in the early 20’s, and wear hooded sweatshirts or jackets with the hood portion tied closely to their heads. There may also be an unknown female suspect involved in this series.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the Carlsbad Police Department at (760) 931-2156, the Escondido Police Department at (760) 839-4739, 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 Carlsbad cases can be directed to Lt. Jason Jackowski at (760) 931-2166 or email at Jason.Jackowski@carlsbadca.gov . 
• Media inquiries about the Escondido case can be directed to Lt. Chris Lick at (760) 839-4973 or email at click@escondido.org . 
• 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. 

Town & Country Hotel Burglary

Up to $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Western Division are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect(s) responsible for burglarizing a hotel room in the Mission Valley area of San Diego. 

On August 8, 2018, between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a guest’s room at the Town and Country Hotel located at 500 Hotel Circle North, in San Diego. The room was unoccupied at the time of the burglary. The suspect(s) stole several items including a rare custom made cello. The cello is made by Mario Miralles and has a label on it that reads: “Mario Miralles 2010 Alta Dena California”. The cello is valued at $100,000.

Anyone with information on this case should call San Diego Police Department’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 Sgt. Ken Impellizeri at (619) 692-4853 or email at kimpellizeri@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 .

Suspect Wanted for Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud

San Diego County Crime Stoppers, along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit, are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating an unknown suspect who fraudulently opened and attempted to open several credit card accounts using someone else’s personal information. 

Starting on July 12, 2018, an unknown female suspect opened several fraudulent credit card accounts at different stores in the College Grove area of San Diego and in Lemon Grove using another person’s identity. The same suspect attempted to open several other credit card accounts using the same false identity but was unsuccessful. The suspect was using personal information of a real person living in San Diego. The victim contacted the San Diego Police Department once they learned credit card accounts were being opened. The victim does not know how the suspect gained access to their personal information. 

Investigators with the San Diego Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit are still determining how the suspect was able to open the fraudulent accounts. The suspect did fraudulently charge over $10,000 before the accounts were closed. Investigators were able to get surveillance photos of the suspect. 

Suspect’s Description: The suspect is described as a Black female, approximately 25 to 35-years old, medium build, with blonde hair. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the SDPD’s Financial Crimes Unit at (619) 446-1050 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 or Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.