DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 24, 2024/ 2:31 a.m.
INCIDENT: V.C 2800.2(A)- Felony Reckless Evading, P.C. 207(A)- Kidnapping, V.C. 10855- Embezzlement of a Rented Vehicle, and an outstanding Felony Warrant for P.C. 422(A)- Threaten to Commit a Crime.
LOCATION: Little Beaver Street/ Magnolia Avenue, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Harvey Gobert, 41-year-old Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 2:31 a.m. Deputy C. Cassidy observed a mid-size SUV travelling at a high rate of speed going eastbound over the I-15 overpass and Nisqually Road. A records check indicated the vehicle was reported embezzled from a rental car business in Victorville.
Deputy Cassidy initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle failed to yield. During the pursuit the driver led deputies into the Casa Bella apartment complex. The driver, later identified as Harvey Gobert, continued to drive recklessly inside the apartment complex, driving in circles and speeds of over 40 mph. A passenger inside the vehicle placed her hands outside the window waving for help. A witness heard the passenger shouting she needed help because she was kidnapped.
Gobert and the passenger got out of the vehicle and led deputies on a foot pursuit. Both Gobert and his passenger were detained. Gobert was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, for P.C. 207(A)- Kidnapping, V.C. 10855- Embezzlement of a Rented Vehicle, V.C. 2800.2(A)- Felony Reckless Evading, and an outstanding Felony Warrant for P.C. 422(A)- Threaten to Commit a Crime.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station 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 you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy C. Cassidy
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172400976
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
