DATE/TIME: September 2, 2023 / 5:16 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211 - Robbery
LOCATION: 20400 block of State Highway 18, Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): 21-year-old male of Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Kevin Mark Ayala, 30-year-old male of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the 21-year-old male victim arranged to meet an unknown person to sell his Apple Watch. The two agreed to meet in a shopping center parking lot on State Highway 18, in the town of Apple Valley. Once the victim handed the watch to the suspect, the suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet and left the area on a bicycle. The victim called 911 and deputies were dispatched to investigate.
Deputies G. Gregory and B. Clancy were responding to contact the victim when they saw a subject matching the description of the suspect. Deputy T. Arlotti was also in the area and was able to stop the suspect from continuing on his bicycle. Deputy Gregory conducted an investigation which led to the subject, Kevin Mark Ayala, being arrested for robbery.
Ayala was arrested and transported to High Desert Detention Center where he was booked for robbery. He is currently being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Apple Valley Police Department reminds the public to be safe when selling goods to another person. The following tips are recommended: 1 – always meet in a public place; 2 – bring someone with you when meeting to make a sale or to purchase anything; 3 – ask to see the other party’s identification and write down as much information about them as possible (license plate number, vehicle description, driver’s license number, physical description).
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Gregory at Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 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 you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Pamela Hoffman
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182304391
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
