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Press Release: Kidnapping / Car Jacking
Agency: Cabazon Station
Station Area: Cabazon
Written Date: June 22, 2015 Time: 4:30 P.M.
Incident Date: June 21, 2015 Time: 11:51 P.M.
Incident Location: 1213 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Daniel Hernandez
File Number(s): CM151730004

Details:

On Sunday, June 21, 2015, at approximately 11:51 P.M., a carjacking and kidnapping had occurred at the Shell Gas station located on 1213 Calimesa Blvd., in the city of Calimesa. The victim was at the gas station when a Hispanic or white male adult entered the victim's vehicle and asked the victim for a ride. The suspect then pulled a sawed-off shotgun from the rear of his trousers and pointed it at the victim. The victim was able to convince the suspect to allow the victim to drive to a location in Hemet where the victim was able to exit the vehicle and called the police.

The suspect left the area in the victim's vehicle before the police arrived. The suspect was last seen driving the victim's Silver 2001 4-Door Hyundai XG model. The suspect and the victim's vehicle are still outstanding.

The suspect is describe as a white or Hispanic male, mid- 20s, 5'06", 145 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes, shaved eyebrows with tattoos on his face, neck, and hands including: An "NC" tattoo on his right cheek, block lettering on his eyebrows, tattoo on the left hand possibly starting with "21", tattoo on the right hand possibly starting with "18" and possibly 3 dots on his face.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is committed to the safety of the community and the citizens who reside therein. Anyone with information about this incident to contact Investigator Lane at the Cabazon Sheriff's Station at 951-922-7100 or the Riverside County Sheriff's Dispatch Center (1-800-950-2444), or email the Cabazon Station at Station at [email protected].

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.