Street Vendor Robbed at Gunpoint; Deputies Seeking Public's Help to Identify Suspects
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 8:27 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211A: ARMED ROBBERY
LOCATION: Bellflower St./ Seneca Rd., Adelanto
SUSPECT #1: Black male, approximately 16-18 years-old, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.
SUSPECT #2: Black male, approximately 16-18 years-old ***No further description available.
SUSPECT #3: Black male, approximately 16-18 years-old ***No further description available.
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 8:27 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to an armed robbery, near Bellflower Street and Seneca Road in Adelanto.
The adult male victim was working as a food vendor on the corner when he was approached by three black males. One of the men pushed the victim while another pointed a handgun at him. The victim attempted to run but was pushed to the ground, injuring his knee. The men stole an undisclosed amount of money from the victim and some additional personal property.
The men fled east on Seneca Road and entered a 4-door, gray sedan parked near the intersection. Witnesses assisted the victim until law enforcement and paramedics arrived. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Departments Aviation Division assisted deputies in looking for the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Konior at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242202316
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1