Suspect Flees Scene of Offer Up Transaction After Brandishing a Weapon
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 8:31pm
INCIDENT: PC 417: BRANDISHING A WEAPON
PC 211: ROBBERY
LOCATION: 11700 Block of Lee Avenue, Adelanto
VICTIM: Adult Male, Resident of Norwalk
SUSPECT: Black Male Juvenile, 15-16 Years of Age, Last Seen Wearing a Black Hoodie and Gray Sweats
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 8:31pm, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a 911 call in the 11700 block of Lee Avenue in Adelanto.
According to the victim, he arranged to meet the suspect at an apartment complex in the 11700 block of Lee Avenue in Adelanto to sell him an IPhone 13 Pro Max. The two connected over the mobile app Offer Up and arranged the terms of the sale. The suspect handed the victim $300 cash, and the victim handed the suspect the cell phone. When the victim realized the money felt counterfeit, the suspect lifted his shirt, brandished a handgun in his waistband and ran from the area.
The suspect is described as a black male juvenile, 15-16 years of age, and was last seen wearing a hoodie and gray sweats.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy C. Alfred at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242202482
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