- Thursday June 7th, 2018 :: 02:37 p.m. PDT
*3rd Update* Video Released: Suspect Identified in Felony Hit and Run Suspect, Norwalk
Norwalk Station detectives are continuing their investigation into the Felony Hit and Run, which occurred on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Pioneer Boulevard north of the I-5 Freeway in the city of Norwalk.
The suspect of the Felony Hit and Run has been identified as 55-year-old Norwalk resident, Gustavo Nery (depicted in the video).
As detectives continue their investigation, they are seeking the public’s help with locating the suspect.
There is no additional informational and the investigation remains on-going.
To view the entire video, please click on the follwoing link (if you are unable to click on the link, please copy and paste the URL onto your browser):
https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/videos/2225701754123392/
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Norwalk Sheriff's Station at (562) 863-8711. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Forwarded by:
Sara Rodriguez, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Norwalk Traffic Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Felony Hit and Run involving the white van and motorcycle that occurred on Pioneer Blvd north of the I-5 Freeway, in the city of Norwalk on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Through further investigation, the suspect has been identified as 55 year old Norwalk resident Gustavo Nery. Thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen who saw the incident on the news, the suspect’s vehicle was recovered in Anaheim this morning, Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
The most recent photo of suspect Gustavo Nery is from the video taken at the convenience store just prior to the collision.
There is no additional informational and the investigation remains on-going.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Norwalk Sheriff's Station at (562) 863-8711. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Forwarded by:
Armando Viera Jr., Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Norwalk Detectives need help in identifying and locating a Felony Hit and Run suspect in Norwalk. On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at approximately 6:00 A.M., a Felony Hit and Run occurred on Pioneer Blvd north of the I-5 Freeway in the city of Norwalk.
The suspect drove his vehicle out of the driveway of a convenience store, directly into the path of the victim, who was riding his motorcycle southbound on Pioneer Blvd.The victim’s motorcycle collided into the rear driver’s side of the suspect vehicle at full speed.
The victim was ejected from the motorcycle and was seriously injured.
The suspect vehicle continued driving northbound on Pioneer Blvd and out of view. The suspect never stopped to render aid or identify himself.
The suspect was captured on video just prior to the collision as he purchased several items in the convenience store. He is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 50-55 years of age, about 5’7” to 5’9” tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds, with a gray mustache. He was seen wearing a long-sleeved orange work shirt, with “J.B. Landscape” on the back, blue jeans, and a white cowboy hat.
The suspect vehicle is a white, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Astro Van or GMC Safari Van with a roof rack. There will be significant damage to the rear driver’s side of the suspect vehicle.
The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious condition and is expected to survive.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Detective Carl J. Anna at the Norwalk Sheriff Station at (562) 863-8711. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Deputy Dangelo Robinson
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