ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A man was assaulted and robbed while napping in his vehicle in the desert near Poppy Road in Adelanto.
The incident was reported on Thursday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 8:44 a.m. when the victim came into the Adelanto substation to file a report.
According to the victim, he had parked his vehicle in the middle of the desert to take a nap with the windows down.
According to a written statement from Amber Hutton, public information officer for the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, while asleep, he was approached by two Black male adults wearing ski masks. The suspects punched him and knocked him unconscious.
When the victim regained consciousness, he found himself lying in the desert and discovered that his vehicle had been taken. He later located the vehicle nearby, but all valuables inside had been stolen.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or visit www.wetip.com
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