Two black male adults force employees into the Verizon store and steal phones and undisclosed amount of money
DATE/TIME: August 1, 2017 / 9:29 p.m.
INCIDENT: Armed Robbery
LOCATION: 15600 block of Roy Rogers Drive
SUSPECT: 2 unknown black male adults
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On August 1, 2017, deputies responded to the Verizon Wireless store, in the 15600 block of Roy Rogers Drive, for a reported armed robbery.
Deputies learned the suspects arrived in a gray Dodge Avenger and parked in front of the business. They waited for the two employees to exit the store after closing and approached them with handguns drawn, forcing them back inside. The employees were held at gunpoint by the suspects and ordered to give them multiple phones and an undisclosed amount of cash from the store’s safe. The suspects fled the location prior to deputies arriving on the scene.
Suspect one is described as a black male adult, in his 20’s. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and a white scarf over his face. He was reported to be carrying a black handgun.
Suspect two is described as a black male adult, in his 20’s. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and a white scarf over his face. He was reported to be carrying an unknown type of handgun.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. 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: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations Officer
Station: Victorville Police Department
Case #: 171709336
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700