Victim Chases Suspects After Ride-On Lawn Mower Theft Escalates To Armed Robbery In Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery after two suspects allegedly stole a ride-on lawn mower from a property in Victorville on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred on June 9, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m. in the 16300 block of Avalon Avenue.
According to Gloria Orejel, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was securing the property when two unknown Hispanic adult males loaded a gray ride-on lawn mower onto a trailer and began driving away.
The victim attempted to recover the mower by climbing onto the trailer; however, the suspects stopped and forcibly removed him, according to Orejel.
As the victim ran after the suspects, he observed one of the men place a handgun in his waistband.
The suspects fled the area before deputies arrived, and no arrests have been announced.
The investigation remains ongoing as deputies work to identify the suspects. Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
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