Man Assaulted, Robbed at Gunpoint After Stopping to Help Two Men in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A man was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint Thursday afternoon in Victorville after stopping to help two men who appeared to need assistance.
The armed robbery was reported at about 1:44 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the area of Cantina Drive and Tama Way.
According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Orejel, the victim was traveling in the area when he was flagged down by two men. Believing they needed help, the victim stopped.
According to Orejel, one of the men then pointed a gun at the victim while the second suspect opened the trunk of the victim’s car and stole money and a tool. The two suspects also physically assaulted the victim before fleeing the area.
The victim was taken to a hospital following the assault, though authorities did not release details about the injuries he sustained.
Details about the suspects or a vehicle description were not immediately available. Orejel said the suspects were not located, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911 or submit an anonymous tip through WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
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