Detectives Conducting Investigation into the Identity and Whereabouts of a Man Who Held Female Against Her Will
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 18, 2024, at 7:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 207: KIDNAPPING
LOCATION: El Mirage Road/ Aster Road, Adelanto
SUSPECT: Tom (unknown last), 30 to 40 year-old, Hispanic or White Male
SUSPECT VEHICLE: Dark colored 4-door SUV
SUMMARY: On March18, 2024, at 7:50 p.m., deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call near El Mirage Road and Aster Road in Adelanto. According to the caller, they were flagged down by a female adult who needed law enforcement assistance.
According to the victim she met a male adult, only identified as Tom, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles and came willingly with him to Adelanto. The victim said Tom held her captive for six days until she was finally able to escape and flag down help. An extensive area-check for the suspect, crime scene, and evidence produced negative results.
The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Tom (unknown last name) is believed to be 30 to 40 years-old, Hispanic or White male adult, 6’00, 300 lbs. with a shaved head and dark colored goatee. No scars, marks or tattoos were observed. He was last seen driving a dark colored 4-door SUV.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Pangburn, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242400567
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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