Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Friday, August 9, 2019 6:10 a.m.

INCIDENT: Carjacking, Strong-Arm Robbery

LOCATION: 71808 Baker Boulevard, Baker

SUSPECT: Unidentified black male, approximately 20 years old, 5’11”, 160lbs.
Last seen wearing a gray or black sports hoodie, black pants and black shoes
Several tattoos


SUMMARY:
On Friday, August 9, 2019, at approximately 6:10 a.m., the victim was re-fueling his white van at the Shell Gas Station located at 71808 Baker Boulevard in Baker. A black male adult approached him, simulated a gun in his pocket, threatened to shoot the victim and demanded the victim’s vehicle and money. The victim complied by giving the suspect the van keys and $300. The suspect then fled in the victim’s van southbound on Baker Boulevard towards the I-15 freeway. Once the suspect left the scene, the victim called 911.

Deputies from the Baker substation and Barstow Sheriff’s Station were dispatched following the report of a carjacking at the location. Information regarding the carjacking was relayed to surrounding agencies and the Sheriff’s helicopter located the victim’s vehicle nearby. However, by the time the vehicle was found, it was unoccupied, and the suspect was not located.

The suspect is described as a black male adult, approximately 20 years old, 5’11” tall, 160lbs. He wore blue surgical gloves, a grey or black sports hoodie with orange or red stripes on the sleeves and white inner lining, black pants, and black shoes. The suspect was described to have several tattoos.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective B. Grimm of the Barstow Sheriff’s Station (760) 256-4838. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the WeTip Hotline website at www.wetip.com

Refer: Detective B. Grimm

Station: Barstow Sheriff’s Station

Phone No. (760) 256-4838

Case No. 081901152

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department