Driver of Stolen Vehicle Leads Deputy on Pursuit before being Apprehended and Arrested
DATE/TIME: Monday, February 10, 2025/ 5:18 P.M.
INCIDENT: V.C 2800.2(A)- Felony Reckless Evading, V.C. 10851-Vehicle Theft, P.C. 496D(A)- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION: Hesperia Road/ Green Tree Blvd, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Francisco Sebastian, 29-year-old Transient of Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 5:18 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department located a stolen 1997 GMC Sierra at the intersection of Ottawa Road and Hesperia Road.
Deputies initiated a traffic stop but the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to yield. The driver, Francisco Sebastian, led deputies on a vehicle pursuit, traveling at unsafe speeds and disregarding public safety. The driver stopped the vehicle and led deputies on foot pursuit. With the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation, deputies took Sebastian into custody.
Francisco Sebastian was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, for V.C 2800.2(A)- Felony Reckless Evading, V.C. 10851- Vehicle Theft, P.C. 496D(A)- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.
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 J. Phung
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172501800
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
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