Homeless Man Beaten For $2; Police Search For Suspect

A 57-year-old man accused of beating a homeless man during a robbery that netted $2 was at large today, police reported.

Guillermo Garcia Gonzalez is suspected in the May 2 attack behind the Kragen Auto Parts store at 13310 Palm Drive, said Sgt. Daniel Bressler of the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

Gonzalez allegedly struck the victim in the face and head with a club of some sort and then took the man’s wallet, which contained $2, Bressler said.

Detectives obtained enough information during the investigation to identify Gonzalez as a suspect, according to Bressler.

Gonzalez’s last known address was in the 15000 block of Via Montana in Desert Hot Springs. He has a tattoo with the words “El Indio” on his right arm, the sergeant said.

Gonzalez is also wanted on a felony narcotics warrant.

Anyone knowing Gonzalez’s whereabouts was asked to call police at (760) 329-2904, ext. 2.