Vista street robbers strike twice

By: North County Times - | Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:51 PM PST ∞

VISTA ---- Four young men stole portable music players and cell phones in two street robberies in Vista, authorities said Tuesday.

Sheriff's Lt. William Donahue said the robbers, who were in their 20s, claimed to have a handgun during the Monday night thefts. However, the victims didn't see any weapons, the lieutenant said.

The robbers stole two iPods and a cell phone about 7:30 p.m. from three young men, ages 17 to 18, who were sitting on a truck tailgate at East Vista Way and Main Street, said Donahue.

"One of the victims was struck," the lieutenant said.

A quarter mile away, he said, the thieves confronted an 18-year-old man at Eucalyptus and South Citrus avenues. Donahue said they stole that victim's iPod, cell phone and wallet.

Deputies searched the area, but couldn't find the robbers.

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BK wrote on Jan 24, 2007 11:00 AM:Wasn't there any kind of description of the "Four young men"????? It doesn't make sense to have a story about this if you can't give any kind of description of the criminals.

Ronnie wrote on Jan 24, 2007 7:10 PM:Do you suspect any gang involvement? If so, what gang? Was anyone injured? What are the athorities doing to find these menices? Please follow up with more news.

Vista Resident wrote on Jan 25, 2007 7:03 AM:Just shows the continued lawlessness in Vista. Never a Sheriff around, no community policing... Although, I was impressed to see a Sheriff convention at the local car wash on Vista Way JWO Melrose. About 6 patrol cars and they were all just hanging out; no crime happening there. While I traveled westbound, I passed another Sheriff on his way to the convention. Nice to know they are keeping our community safe.

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