DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 / 1:25 P.M.
INCIDENT: V.C. 10851(A) - Grand Theft Auto, P.C. 496D(A) - Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION: Rodeo Drive/Lariat Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Joseph Gomez, 26-year-old Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 1:25 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the area of Rodeo Drive and Lariat Road to conduct a vehicle theft investigation.
The victim posted their 2015 Toyota Scion for sale on Facebook Market Place. The suspect, Joseph Gomez, contacted the victim via Facebook to inquire about the vehicle. The victim met with Gomez at a residence in the 16000 block of Lariat Road to inspect the vehicle. Gomez entered the vehicle and drove away without consent from the owner. At approximately 1:42 p.m., deputies observed the vehicle in the area of Roy Rogers Drive and Interstate 15. Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop and contacted the driver, Joseph Gomez.
Joseph Gomez was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center, in Adelanto for P.C. 496D(A )- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and V.C. 10851(A) - Vehicle Theft.
The Victorville Police Department would like to remind the public to be safe when conducting in-person purchases or sales through online marketplaces. Meet in a public place and during daylight hours. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash with you, make someone aware of your meeting plans.
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. Tomasello, Deputy S. Carrasco
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172505822
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
