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January 16, 2012 (La Mesa) – A 67-year-old man who drove to a dumpster behind his residential complex at 4842 Parks Avenue in La Mesa to discard trash was robbed shortly after 11 a.m. The thief stole the victim’s red 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4-door car and wallet at gunpoint, then fled northbound on Williamsburg toward El Cajon Blvd.
The suspect was described by La Mesa Police as a black male, 18-19 years old, 5’7”-5’8”, 150-170 lbs. wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The weapon was a handgun. He remains at large and the vehicle has not been found.
The victim was not injured during the robbery.
If you have any information on this case or others, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.
You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.
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