UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s San Marcos Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for a carjacking that occurred in the unincorporated area of Escondido.

On June 12, 2023, at about 9:19 p.m., San Diego Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded to the intersection of Old Highway 395 and Circle R Way to investigate a report of a carjacking. When deputies arrived, they learned an unknown male and female approached the victim who was parked in his vehicle. The male suspect had driven a car described as a black Honda hatchback and parked behind the victim's vehicle.

The male suspect approached the victim, pulled out a firearm and told the victim to give him his wallet and money. The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money and told him he could have his vehicle. The male suspect entered the victim's vehicle and drove away. The female suspect got into the male suspect's vehicle and drove away.

A composite sketch of the male suspect was completed.

Suspects’s Despcription:

Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic Male, in his 30's-40's, approximately 5'5" tall, heavy build, weighing about 200 lbs, with a full beard and curly hair. Additionally, he had unknown tattoos above his eyebrows and was seen wearing a white t-shirt.

Suspect #2 is described as a White Female, in her 30's-40's, wearing a grey t-shirt, and riding a purple and green Kent Bicycle.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (858) 565-5200 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580- 8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Detective Paul Brown at (760) 510-5246 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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