Suspect Attempting to Steal Alcohol Arrested for Strong Arm Robbery
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 10:01 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211SA: STRONG ARM ROBBERY
LOCATION: Circle K, 11724 Air Expressway, Adelanto
SUSPECT: William Spankowski, 62 years-old, resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 10:01 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a robbery at Circle K, 11724 Air Expressway in Adelanto.
According to witnesses, William Spankowski entered the Circle K and walked back to the coolers. Spankowski took a three pack of Michelada’s and started to walk out without paying for them. When an employee tried to stop Spankowski, he hit the employee in the stomach, shoving him out of the way, and left with the merchandise.
Deputy M. Lewis located Spankowski across the street from the location. He was arrested without incident and booked at High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held on $100,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy M. Lewis, 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. 242202763
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
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