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Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a female pedestrian with severe injuries in the Oak Park neighborhood in the City of San Diego.

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at about 6:07 p.m., a 41-year-old female pedestrian was hit by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes of 3000 54th Street. The driver of the vehicle did not identify themselves and fled the scene. After the initial collision, the victim remained in the street along the center median and may have been struck by other vehicles.

Video evidence shows the suspect’s vehicle is possibly a light-colored small van or SUV. Detectives are asking for any information regarding the identification of the suspect or suspect’s vehicle. Detectives are also asking for any witnesses who may have seen the collision or events surrounding the collision to come forward.

Suspect’s Vehicle Description:

The vehicle description is unknown, but possibly a light-colored small van or SUV. It could have minor to moderate damage to its driver’s side.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division detective at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or email at vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castilllero@sdsheriff.org.

Who Killed Corneilius Donte Brown?

San Diego County Crime Stoppers, the La Mesa Police Department, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 22-year-old Corneilius Donte Brown.

On April 24th, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., the La Mesa Police Department received several 911 calls of gunshots heard in the area of 4300 Echo Court, in La Mesa. Officers arrived within four minutes and located a gunshot victim (later identified as Corneilius Donte Brown) inside the residence at 4306 Echo Court # A.

Brown was suffering from gunshots to his upper body and was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, Brown succumbed to his injuries and died during surgery at the hospital.

According to witnesses who were inside the apartment, Brown was shot when he answered an unexpected knock at the front door. Upon opening the door, Brown encountered two suspects. One of the suspects fired multiple shots at Brown. The suspects ran southbound on Echo Court and then eastbound on Echo Drive.

Suspects’ Description:

Both suspects were described as Black males, wearing ski masks and black hooded sweatshirts.

***The victim’s family is offering a $9,000 reward in addition to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers and $5,000 from NCIS for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.***

*** Photos of Corneilius Donte Brown can be found below. ***

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-7533 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. Additionally, information can also be submitted to the NCIS Southwest Field Office at (619) 556-1364, through the NCIS Tips app, or at www.ncis.navy.mil.

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Katy Lynch at (619) 667-7566 or email at klynch@cityoflamesa.us

  • 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 Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org .

Suspects Wanted for Vehicle Burglaries and Credit Card Fraud

UP TO $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northwestern Division are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspects responsible for vehicle burglaries in which the suspects used the victim’s credit cards for fraudulent purchases.

On November 11, 2023, at 2:20 p.m., three vehicles were burglarized while parked at the Veteran’s Cemetery located at 5795 Noble Drive, in the City of San Diego. The suspects stole various items and purses from inside the vehicles. The suspects used the stolen credit cards to make multiple fraudulent purchases at the Walmart located at 1550 Leucadia Boulevard and the Shell gas station located at 1580 Leucadia Boulevard in the City of Encinitas. The fraudulent charges amounted to approximately $3,500.

Investigators located surveillance video which captured a white 2013 Lexus ES model in the area. It also captured an unknown male inside of the Walmart and another unknown male at the Shell gas station pump.

Suspects’ Description:

Suspect #1 is described as a White male with black glasses wearing a dark colored plaid button-up shirt and dark colored pants. Suspect #2 is described as a White male wearing a dark colored hat, white long sleeve t-shirt and dark colored pants.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Northwestern Division at (858) 523-7039 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 our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip.

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Officer Theresa Pappert at (858) 523-7039 or email at Npappert@pd.sandiego.gov or Detective Rene Holley at (858) 642-3735 or email at Rene.Holley@va.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 Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero.@sdsheriff.org .

Suspect(s) Wanted for Shooting

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Carlsbad Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and suspect(s) that fled a shooting in the City of Carlsbad.

On December 13, 2023, at about 9:16 p.m., officers from the Carlsbad PoliceDepartment responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Alga Road between El Fuerte Street and Xana Way. Additional callers reported hearing gunfire. Responding officers located a single vehicle collision with one occupant, who had suffered a

gunshot wound.

Officers later discovered a second occupant of the vehicle, also struck by gunfire. The second occupant left the area with a third uninjured occupant of the vehicle prior to police arrival. Both other occupants were located at a nearby area hospital. None of the injuries were life threatening. None of the identified occupants associated with the vehicle were Carlsbad residents. Evidence suggests that the victims’ vehicle was fired upon from a second vehicle and this case may be gang related.

Detectives are requesting any assistance from the community in locating any/additional witnesses, victims, or evidence regarding this shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Carlsbad Police Department, Detective Chris Collier at (442) 339-5569 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 www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lieutenant Eric Kovanda at (442) 339-2146 or email at eric.kovanda@carlsbadca.gov.

  • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at

    (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org .

Suspect Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a male pedestrian with fatal injuries in the North Park area of San Diego.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at about 7:15 p.m., a 42-year-old male pedestrian was hit by an unknown vehicle as he walked across Utah Street just south of Polk Avenue. The male pedestrian was seriously injured and died six days later. The involved vehicle fled the scene southbound on Utah Street.

Parts left at the scene had markings indicating they came from a 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq. Detectives are asking the public for any information regarding the identification of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle.

Vehicle Description:

Based on parts left at the scene, the suspect’s vehicle is possibly an unknown color 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq with a missing trim piece between the driver’s “A” pillar and the driver’s side mirror as shown in the attached photo. There should also be damage to the driver’s side front headlight and possibly dents and a cracked windshield on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or mpopulin@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a pedestrian with fatal injuries in the Lincoln Park area of San Diego.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at about 7:09 p.m., a 57-year-old male was struck by a vehicle in the 300 block of N. 47th Street. The male was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The vehicle that struck the male fled the scene northbound on N. 47th Street.

Vehicle Description:

White, older model (possibly early 2000’s), Ford, F250, extra cab pickup truck. The truck may have had an “A” frame-type rack in the bed. The truck will likely have some damage to the front bumper, grille and hood area.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7823 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or mpopulin@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Wanted Fugitive: David Edward Wallace

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with investigators from the San Diego Fugitive Task Force and is asking for assistance from the public in locating David Edward Wallace (30-years-old). Wallace is wanted for an outstanding felony warrant for the charges of kidnapping and auto theft. Wallace is known to frequent the Bonita, Spring Valley, and Imperial Beach area.

David Wallace is a White male, 30-years-old, 6’3”, 170 lbs., and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on the location of Wallace 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. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

Suspect Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for stabbing a 21-year-old male while he was sitting and asleep inside an MTS trolley car.

On October 22, 2023, at about 5:00 p.m., an unknown adult female stabbed a male while he was asleep inside an MTS trolley car, which was stopped at the Nobel Trolley Station, located at 3449 Nobel Drive, San Diego. The victim exited the trolley and flagged down MTS security for help. The suspect remained on the trolley and was last seen exiting the trolley at the UTC stop. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The victim suffered several injuries to his chest as a result of being stabbed. The victim is expected to survive.

Suspect’s Description:

The suspect is described as a Black female, 25 to 35-years-old, 5’5” to 5’9” tall, medium build, wearing a red sweater, red sweatpants, and black sneakers. The suspect has short dark colored hair and was wearing a black head covering.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Northern Division at (858) 552-1718 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Alberto Carrasco at (858) 552-1718 or email at acarrasco@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Suspects Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying an locating the suspects responsible for assaulting two males and a female in the Gaslamp area of San Diego.

On August 6, 2023, at about 1:03 a.m., four friends were walking on the 700 block of 6th Avenue. Two unknown suspects were walking south on the same block. Suspect # 1 (S1) and victim # 1 (V1) accidentally bumped shoulders. The victims continued walking and S1 and S2 turned around and confronted the victims. S1 placed both of his hands around V1’s neck and strangled him multiple times. V2 attempted to stop the fight and S2 then strangled V2 and pushed him to the ground. While V2 was on the ground, S1 attempted to kicked him in the face but V2 was able to block his foot. S1 then punched V3 in the face. Both suspects left the area before police arrived. V1 had complaint of pain to his neck area. V2 received medical treatment for back injuries and a concussion. V3 received medical treatment for a concussion and possible fractured skull.

Suspects’ Description:

Suspect # 1 (S1) is described as a Black male, late 20’s to early 30’s, tall, muscular build, wearing a grey shirt, jeans, white shoes, gold chain around his neck and eyeglasses.

Suspect # 2 (S2) is described as a Black male, late 20’s to early 30’s, heavy build, wearing a black dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes, and eyeglasses.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Matthew Wilkin (619) 854-0088 or email at mwilkin@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Suspect Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a 42- year-old female pedestrian with fatal injuries in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Diego.

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at about 8:32 p.m., a 42-year-old female pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart in the street along the right shoulder of eastbound 5700 Division Street. An unknown vehicle traveling eastbound, hit the pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. A witness described the vehicle as a dark 4-door vehicle.

Investigators were able to locate video and collected evidence at the scene, indicating that the suspect vehicle is a 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

Vehicle Description:

The vehicle is possibly a black 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle will be missing its right-side mirror and the plastic liner from inside the right front wheel well. There should be significant damage to the right front corner of the vehicle and its windshield.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Death Investigation Assistance

UP TO $3500 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help with an incident that left a male deceased in the Otay Mesa West area of San Diego.

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at about 8:51 p.m., citizens called 911 to report finding a male down in the roadway at the intersection of Del Sol Boulevard and Beyer Way. Police and Fire personnel responded and discovered the male was suffering from a serious head injury. The male was not able to speak and there were no witnesses at the scene to indicate what happened to the male before he was found.

The male was transported to the hospital where he died on September 17, 2023, as a result of his injuries.

At this time, it is unknown how the male sustained the head injury. The male was Hispanic, 42-years-old, about 5’ 8” tall, 150 lbs., brown hair, and unshaven. He was wearing a black shirt, black sweatpants and was known to frequent the area.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7823 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or email at vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Suspect Wanted for Residential Burglary

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for a burglary in Bonita.

On August 22, 2023, at about 11:56 a.m., an unknown male suspect entered the victim's residence in the 400 block of Carvalos Drive in Bonita and stole two Hermes multi-colored blankets valued at $5,000 each.

Description of suspect:

The suspect is described as an adult white male, approximately 25-35 years-old, about 6' tall, weighing 250-300 pounds, wearing a black baseball cap, black sunglasses, white t-shirt, blue cargo pants and black shoes with white trim.

Description of suspect's vehicle:

The suspect's vehicle is described as a 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 convertible with aftermarket rims.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation at (619) 498-2400 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 Carlos Cenizo- Iniguez at (619) 694-7513 or via email at Carlos.Cenizo-Iniguez@sdsheriff.org.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or via email at Marcial.Lopez@sdsheirff.org.

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a 39-year-old male pedestrian with severe injuries in the Colina Del Sol neighborhood of San Diego.

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at about 3:36 a.m., two male pedestrians left a business in the 4800 block of University Avenue. As they were walking in the alley between 4000 Estrella Avenue and 4000 48th Street, they were struck by a vehicle driving northbound in the alley. One of the pedestrians, a 39-year-old male, suffered a serious injury. The vehicle that hit the pedestrians did not remain at the scene. A witness described the vehicle as a gray 4-door vehicle. The unknown driver was described as a Hispanic male in his mid-20’s with an average build and average height.

Investigators were able to locate video of the suspect vehicle. That video was used for the vehicle description below. Photos are attached from the video for reference.

Vehicle Description: The vehicle appears to be a silver/gray 2006 or newer Toyota Corolla with a sunroof. The vehicle appears to have had panels replaced on the right front side and lower bumper that are black in color. There also appears to be a decal or damage along the right side of the vehicle behind the replaced panel.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a pedestrian with serious injuries in the Bay Ho area of San Diego.

On Friday, September 1, 2023, at about 10:35 a.m., a 63-year-old female was walking in the Costco parking lot at 4605 Morena Blvd., when she was struck by a vehicle. After the collision, the vehicle fled the scene. The collision occurred on the east side of the parking lot between the store entrance and the gas pumps.

The pedestrian was hospitalized with life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7807 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Suspects Wanted for Commercial Burglary

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Marcos Sheriff's Station are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for a pair of commercial burglaries in San Marcos.

On July 14, 2023 at about 12:20 a.m., two unknown male suspects used the combination to access a lockbox that contained a key to enter the Baskin-Robbins located at 730 Nordahl Road and stole about $120 in cash. During this incident, the business security system sustained damages.

On July 17 at approximately 11:34 a.m., two unknown suspects burglarized the same Baskin-Robbins located at 730 Nordahl Road. The two unknown suspects forced their way into the business by shattering the front glass door. While inside, the suspects located and dismantled the safe, stealing $1,500 in cash. The estimated cost to repair the front door and the safe was approximately $2,500. Video surveillance captured footage of both incidents.

Description of suspects: Suspect #1 is described as an unknown race adult male, 6' tall and weighing 180 lbs. Suspect #2 is described as an unknown race adult male, 5' 8" tall and weighing 210 lbs.

***Surveillance video of this incident can be found here: https://vimeo.com/861788144 ***

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff's Station at (760) 510-5246 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 Paul Brown at (760) 510-5246 or via email at Paul.Brown@sdsheriff.org.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at Marcial.Lopez@sdsheirff.org.

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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 fire which took place in a money exchange business at 100 W. San Ysidro Blvd. in San Diego. On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, an unidentified suspect was captured on video surveillance entering a business in the San Ysidro community of San Diego. After a failed robbery attempt of the business, the suspect started a fire inside the business 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. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sgt. Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov. • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Suspects Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in Balboa Park.

On June 21, 2023, at 4:53 p.m., a 24-year-old male was training a client’s dog with the client and a friend near the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, San Diego) in Balboa Park. Approximately 100 to 200 skateboarders came into the park as they had been skateboarding in the area for “Skate Day”. One of the skateboarders told the victim and his friend to leave the park because it was the skateboarders’ day to be there. The victim and his friend refused. Several skateboarders began to intimidate the victim by skating close to him and the client’s dog. The victim tried to get away from the group but was followed by several different males. Two males in the skateboarding group struck the victim over his head with their skateboards causing the victim to lose consciousness.

The two suspects fled the area before police arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The victim suffered a laceration to the back of his head.

Suspects’ Descriptions:

Suspect # 1 is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 18-years-old, medium build, curly blonde and brown hair, wearing a black and grey “Baja” hooded sweater and cutoff blue jean shorts. He had a silver nose ring and a large black ink tattoo on his left hand (tattoo might not be permanent).

Suspect # 2 is described as a White male, approximately 18-years-old, medium build, curly blonde hair, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, green and black camouflage cargo style pants, light color beanie, and black and white shoes.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9528 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Det. Kayla Ruud at (619) 744-9528 or email at kruud@pd.sandiego.gov.

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

Wanted Homicide Suspect: German Armando Luna Salazar

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating 44-year-old German Armando Luna Salazar who is the wanted suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Leyva Elizabeth Oregel-Garcia.

On July 4, 2023, at approximately 12:24 a.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a call from a citizen reporting what appeared to be a body inside of a vehicle parked in a lot in the 4400 block of Camino De La Plaza in the San Ysidro Neighborhood of San Diego. Officers from Southern Division were immediately dispatched and arrived within minutes. Upon arriving, they located a female that was obviously deceased in a parked vehicle. Due to unusual circumstances surrounding the death of the female and in an abundance of caution, San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to investigate.

The female has been identified as Leyva Elizabeth Oregel-Garcia of Guadalupe, CA. She is described as a 32-year-old Hispanic female. Detectives have learned this case appears to be a tragic case of Domestic Violence in which Oregel-Garcia’s husband, German Armando Luna Salazar has been identified as the suspect. Salazar is described as a 44-year-old Hispanic male. He was last seen leaving the area of 4400 Camino De La Plaza on foot and possibly entered Mexico.

Suspect’s Description: German Armando Luna Salazar is described as a 44-year-old Hispanic male, 5’5” tall, weighing 120-130 lbs. ***Photos of the suspect can be found on page 2 of this release.*** Anyone with information about this murder or recognizes the 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. 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. Steve Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at sshebloski@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.

Suspects Wanted for Carjacking

Suspect #1

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s San Marcos Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for a carjacking that occurred in the unincorporated area of Escondido.

On June 12, 2023, at about 9:19 p.m., San Diego Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded to the intersection of Old Highway 395 and Circle R Way to investigate a report of a carjacking. When deputies arrived, they learned an unknown male and female approached the victim who was parked in his vehicle. The male suspect had driven a car described as a black Honda hatchback and parked behind the victim's vehicle.

The male suspect approached the victim, pulled out a firearm and told the victim to give him his wallet and money. The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money and told him he could have his vehicle. The male suspect entered the victim's vehicle and drove away. The female suspect got into the male suspect's vehicle and drove away.

A composite sketch of the male suspect was completed.

Suspects’s Despcription:

Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic Male, in his 30's-40's, approximately 5'5" tall, heavy build, weighing about 200 lbs, with a full beard and curly hair. Additionally, he had unknown tattoos above his eyebrows and was seen wearing a white t-shirt.

Suspect #2 is described as a White Female, in her 30's-40's, wearing a grey t-shirt, and riding a purple and green Kent Bicycle.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (858) 565-5200 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 www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Detective Paul Brown at (760) 510-5246 or email at Paul.Brown@sdsheriff.org.

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

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit-and-Run

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department want your help in finding a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in San Marcos.

On June 15, 2023 at about 5:20 a.m., deputies responded to a hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle and a truck at the intersection of Grand Avenue and W. San Marcos Boulevard in the City of San Marcos.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim laying in the roadway after being thrown from his motorcycle. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound on W. San Marcos Boulevard when a pickup truck ran the red signal arrow and turned in front of motorcyclist. The driver of the truck fled the scene with no attempt to render aid to the motorcyclist.

The victim was transported to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries. Surveillance footage from a nearby busines captured the pickup fleeing the scene.

Suspect Vehicle Information: Detectives are looking for a 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma Pickup truck with an extended cab. It will have damage to the passenger side door as a result of being broadsided by the victim.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station's Traffic Division at (760) 510-5047 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 www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Deputy James Clone at (760) 510-5047 or email at James.Clone@sdsheriff.org.

  • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at Marcial.Lopez@sdsheriff.org.