Up to $1,000 Reward Offered
San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Robbery Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating an unknown suspect wanted for a robbery and carjacking that occurred in the San Ysidro area of San Diego.
On March 29, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., an 82-year-old female victim arrived at her residence located in the 200 block of West Park Avenue, in San Diego. The victim went inside her residence and found a male suspect burglarizing it. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground and threatened her with a knife. The suspect stole various items from the victim. The suspect also demanded the victim’s car keys and left the residence in the victim’s silver Toyota Camry, which was later recovered a few blocks away. The victim was transported to a local hospital and sustained multiple bruises and abrasions to her hands and head.
The investigation revealed the suspect had forced open a bedroom window and was ransacking the residence when the victim came home and interrupted the burglary.
Suspect’s Description:
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 30-years-old, 5’7” tall, thin to normal build, thin mustache, wearing a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt with a white design on the front of it and black pants.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the SDPD’s Robbery Unit at (619) 531-2299 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 Robbery Lt. Brian Goldberg at (619) 533-5752 or email at bgoldberg@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 .