Palm Desert Station – Series of Robberies
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By Inland Empire • Jul 14th, 2009 • Category: FeaturesThe Palm Desert Station Investigations Bureau has been investigating various armed robberies that have occurred in the unincorporated areas of Desert Hot Springs, and within the city of Desert Hot Springs in the past several weeks.
The robbery suspects have been targeting ice cream vendors and residents. The suspects have been described as approaching their victims, brandishing a weapon, and demanding money. During these robberies the victims have given the suspects an undisclosed amount of cash or property. No one has been physically injured at this time, but these suspects are armed and dangerous.
The suspects are described as 3 Hispanic male adults, 18 to 20 years, and a White male adult, 19-21 years. All four suspects have brandished a revolver at the victims. The sketched suspects are the three Hispanic male adults.
It is possible some robberies have not been reported and there might be additional victims.
This investigation is continuing and we encourage anyone who has been a victim or anyone with information reference the identity of these suspects to contact Investigator Lingo at the Palm Desert Station at 760-836-1600 or Crime Stoppers at 760-340-STOP(4534).
Suspect Sketch at >> http://www.riversidesheriff.org/press/09183-pds-1.htm
Date/Time Written: July 13, 2009 at 3:10 P.M.
Type of Incident: Series of Robberies
Date/Time of Incident: Various
Location of Incident: Various within the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs and the city of Desert Hot Springs
Reporting Officer: Deputy Herlinda Valenzuela/Public Information Officer
File Number : O09183003
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