SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release

Release #09-27-04
September 27, 2004
For Immediate Release

Media Office 916-433-0808 

Capt. Joe Valenzuela
Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO
Ofc. Michelle Lazark
PIC Audrey Lee
 
 

Internet: www.sacpd.org 

HOME INVASION ROBBERY

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in a home invasion robbery on the 6800 block of Steamboat Way.  This morning, Monday, September 27, 2004, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the 78-year-old victim was at home alone when the suspects knocked on his front door.  The victim did not answer and the suspects walked away.  Approximately 10 minutes later, the suspects forced entry through a sliding door and the victim was confronted inside his home.

The suspects took the victim’s wallet and forced him through his house to get additional money and valuables.  After about 20 minutes of terrorizing the victim, the suspects forced the victim into a closet and fled the residence.

Suspects: Male Black Adult, 20’s, 6’0”, 180 lbs., had two black shoulder length braids
  Male Black Adult, 20, 5’6”, 160 lbs., thin build
  Male Black Adult, 20, 6’0”, 300 lbs. (driver of the vehicle below)

Suspect Vehicle: Mid-1980’s mini van, light blue over white in color

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or
(800) AA-CRIME.  Callers can remain anonymous and may earn a reward of up to $1,000.