Three Armed Robberies Reported Within 22 Minutes Along The 15 Freeway In Victorville And Hesperia
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities are investigating three armed robberies reported within a span of approximately 22 minutes early Thursday morning, Aug. 6, at gas stations located near the Interstate 15 corridor in Hesperia and Victorville.
As previously reported by VVNG in a separate article, the series of robberies began at approximately 3:37 a.m. at the Circle K in the 11400 block of Fashion Court in Hesperia.
In that incident, a male adult attempted to purchase two coffees before brandishing a black handgun at the cashier and demanding money from the register. The suspect fled in a black SUV. The investigation remains ongoing. Read the original story, “Armed Robbery Reported At Hesperia Circle K; Suspect Flees In Black SUV.”
About 15 minutes later, at approximately 3:52 a.m., deputies responded to the 12000 block of Mariposa Road in Victorville following a report of an armed robbery at the Maverik gas station.
According to information provided by Victorville Police Department Public Information Officer Socorro Cuevas, deputies responded after receiving a report of a male adult brandishing a weapon.
Investigators said the unknown suspect left the Maverik before deputies arrived, leaving the business without paying for merchandise before fleeing in a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
Just seven minutes later, at about 3:59 a.m., deputies responded to the 16000 block of D Street in Victorville after an armed robbery was reported at an ARCO gas station.
Investigators said the suspect entered the business, brandished a black firearm, and demanded that the employee hand over all of the money. The suspect took cash from the register before fleeing the area.
The suspect was described as an adult male wearing a black hoodie and black pants and was last seen leaving in an SUV.
Authorities have not announced whether the three robberies are connected. However, all three incidents occurred within roughly 22 minutes of one another at gas stations located a short distance from Interstate 15.
All three investigations remain ongoing.
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