Assault Investigation
On November 25, 2013 at approximately 1:27 a.m., the Los Banos Police Department responded to an apartment in the 1100 Block of San Luis Street after receiving a 911 call from a male reporting he had been attacked.
When Officers arrived, they located a 57-year-old male suffering from a head injury. The victim was not able to provide many details however an investigation led Officers to believe the male was attacked after letting a friend into his residence.
“Our Detectives have strong leads in this case and we should know more in the coming days.”
-Ray Reyna, Commander
The victim was air lifted to a Fresno area hospital. He has been released and is recovering from his injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Justin Melden at (209) 827-7070 ext. 114.
To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-7070 Ext. 288. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org
Address/Location
Los Banos Police Department
5th St
Los Banos, CA 93635
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-827-7070