13 & 15-year-old walking home from school robbed at gunpoint in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A couple of teens walking home on Monday afternoon were robbed by two adult male suspects armed with guns, officials said.

It happened on August 19, 2019, at about 2:17 pm on Center Street near Union Street in Victorville.

Sheriff’s spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said the 13 and 15-year-old juvenile victims were walking home from school when they were approached by two male suspects armed with guns.

“The suspects pointed guns at the victims and demanded their personal property, to include backpacks, shoes, and jewelry,” stated Rodriguez.

The suspects fled the location in a white, 4-door sedan of unknown make and model.

Rodriguez said an extensive search was conducted and several residents in the area were contacted but the suspects were not located.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy M. Cote at the Victorville Police Department 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.

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