DATE/TIME: February 28, 2023 / 4:35 p.m.
INCIDENT: Strong Arm Robbery
LOCATION: Forrest Avenue and Del Rey Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Confidential 15-year-old Male Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Confidential 17-year-old Male Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at approximately 4:35 p.m., deputies responded to a robbery that occurred near Forrest Avenue and Del Rey Drive. The juvenile victim was walking on Forrest Avenue when the suspect exited a vehicle, approached the victim, and struck him multiple times in the head, knocking him to the ground. The suspect attempted to kick the victim while additional suspects held the victim down. The suspects took the victim’s shoes and fled in their vehicle. The victim sustained an injury to his eye and received medical treatment at the scene.
Deputies located the primary suspect at his school, and arrested him for felony strong arm robbery. The suspect was booked into custody at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center. Deputies are conducting further investigation to identify the additional involved parties.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Deputy H. Cuevas with the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Tricia Blake, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172302576
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
