Catalytic Converter Thieves Fire Rounds at Victim After Being Confronted
DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 3:43am
INCIDENT: PC 245: ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
LOCATION: 13400 Block of Pyramid Drive, Spring Valley Lake
SUSPECT(S): 2 Hispanic males driving a dark colored Toyota Camry
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 3:43am, deputies responded to a 911 call in the 13400 block of Pyramid Drive in Spring Valley Lake.
The suspects were in the process of sawing off the catalytic converter from the victim’s vehicle when he heard the saw from inside his residence. The victim went outside to confront the suspects and one of them fired two rounds at the victim from a handgun. The victim retreated into his residence in fear for his safety.
The suspects left the residence with the catalytic converter in a dark colored Toyota Camry.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Hillebrand at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 072300444
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