On August 30, 2014, at approximately 7:11 p.m., Officer Darren Cole was dispatched to the 600 block of Widgeon Court to investigate a reported strong-arm robbery. Upon arrival Officer Cole contacted the victim, a 62-year-old Los Banos man.
The man told police he was walking by Snow Goose Park and went into the park restrooms. The man told the officer he was attacked by two males inside the restroom. The suspects took the victim’s wallet containing an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area.
A witness in the area reportedly saw the man talking to a young heavy set black female adult near the restrooms. The witness told police he lost sight of the man and woman as they walked behind the restrooms together. A red SUV described as similar to a Chevrolet Blazer drove up and parked near the restrooms. Two males (early 20’s) described as having a medium build entered the park restroom. Seconds later, the same two black males ran out of the restroom and fled the area in the red SUV.
The suspects were last seen driving west on Snow Goose Drive from the park.
“Detectives are aggressively pursuing new leads and talking to witnesses as this investigation continues to develop.”
- Jason Hedden, Police Commander
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
