Tustin police are investigating the alleged theft of a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose possessions have been taken at gunpoint.
On Saturday at 9:36 p.m., officers responded to a name of a doable theft on the Tustin Subject 1 residential group at Tustin Legacy — a former navy base turned residential growth.
Upon arriving, the officers found the sufferer was a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose bag was stolen at gunpoint, based on a police report. Throughout the incident, officers state, a capturing occurred between the alleged robber and the agent.
It’s unclear what number of suspects have been concerned within the incident and what began the capturing.
The incident occurred the identical evening President Biden and former President Obama have been in downtown Los Angeles on the Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for President Biden’s reelection marketing campaign.
The Tustin Police Division didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. It was not clear from the division’s press assertion whether or not the agent who was robbed had been in Los Angeles to guard Biden or Obama.
Officers say the suspect or suspects haven’t but been recognized or situated.
Tustin Police are searching for a 2004-06 silver Infiniti FX35 or an identical car that was seen leaving the scene.
It’s unknown whether or not the suspects have been injured on account of the incident.
Officers discovered among the sufferer’s belongings within the space however didn’t disclose what they have been.
The incident continues to be below investigation. Officers are asking for the general public’s assist in figuring out the alleged robber. Anybody with data can name Detective Graciela Melendrez at (714) 573-3372 or e-mail at gmelendrez@tustinca.org.
