Press Releases

Release Date/Time: 1/11/2010 2:34 PM
Incident: Carjacking / Robbery
Report #: 10-010422 & 10-010115
Date: Saturday, 1/9/2010
Time: 10:18 AM
Location: W. Curtis Street & Third Street

The Victim had his 1999 Honda Accord marked for sale and parked in front of his residence. A Hispanic male suspect inquired about the car and the victim took him on a test drive. In the area of Curtis Street and Third Street, the suspect pulled over and brandished a black revolver handgun. The suspect also told the victim to turn over his wallet and then fled in the Honda. 

The suspect description provided by the victim matches a similar carjacking/robbery case that occurred January 3, 2010. During this case, the victim was also selling his vehicle and the suspect also produced a black revolver handgun at the victim. The suspect description is a Hispanic male adult, 19-25 years old, medium build, with buck or capped front teeth.

The Salinas Police Department recommends a few safety tips for individuals selling their vehicles:

1.  Always have someone else with you during the showing and sale of your vehicle.

2.  Ask the potential buyer for his California Driver's License or valid proof of identification.  Hold onto the Driver's license/identification.

Anyone with information related to the crime or who may have been a witness is encouraged to contact the Salinas Police Department, Detective Josh Lynd at (831) 758-7123. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 831-775-4222, or the We-Tip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME, or text information to the Text Tip Line with the code "SPD831" to "847411".

For more information, contact Public Information Officer Lalo Villegas at (831) 758-7348.

Release Authorized by: Lalo Villegas
Telephone: (831) 758-7348