According to reports in the Vacaville Reporter and the Dixon Tribune, three armed robberies occured in Dixon on Friday, November 30th. The first robbery occurred around 6 PM at Northwest Park. The second was approximately 9 PM, again at Northwest Park. The third robbery was shortly after 10 PM, this time in the vicinity of North Washington and West A Streets.
All victims report that they were approached by two Latino males, one brandishing either a semiautomatic handgun or a BB gun.
All witnesses report that the individual brandishing the gun was a Latino male in his 20s, five foot seven, about 200 pounds with a shaved head and goatee. He was wearing blue jeans and a grey hooded sweatshirt or "hoodie."
In at least two of the robberies, the suspects targeted young men carrying backpacks. They reportedly robbed their victims of wallets, cell phones and other electronic devices.
In all three instances, the suspects fled on foot.
The robberies are being investigated by Sgt Tom Cordova, Dixon PD. Anyone with information should contact Dixon PD at 678-7080.
This hits close to home as one of the victims was a family member. I'm disturbed that the Patch failed to report this important story, thus warning potential future victims to be on the lookout.
On one hand, you're right; we should have had it posted. With that said, you've demonstrated the site's value by posting yourself. If someone you know is the victim of something like this, the site is a place for you to get the word out immediately. I wish we hadn't have missed it, but I can't say it'll be the last time. Thanks again.
Davis police are investigating a string of three armed robberies that occurred at North Davis park and greenbelt areas Thursday night. No one was injured in the incidents, which took place between 8:15 and 10 p.m., Lt. Paul Doroshov said. In the first crime, a man was robbed while riding his bike in the area of Pamplona Avenue. A couple walking their dog near Catalina and Corona drives were targeted next, followed by a man who was pushed off his bike at Sycamore Park. The victims reported having backpacks, wallets and cellphones stolen, Doroshov said. Police are seeking two male suspects, about 5-foot-8, wearing hooded jackets. One of the robbers displayed a handgun during all three holdups. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400."