Indio police search for carjacking suspect
The Indio Police Department is searching for a 31-year-old man accused of carjacking a victim on December 16. Officers said they saw a man matching Derrick Wilson’s description at Spotlight 29 Casino in Twentynine Palms at about 3:45 p.m. Monday, but the suspect ran away and deputies were unable to locate him.
While it’s still unclear if it was in fact the suspect involved in the carjacking, deputies said the man they saw at the casino ran away when the sheriff’s department arrived. Deputies were searching for him near Love’s Truck Stop near the casino.
KESQ News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 will deliver updates as the search for the suspect continues.
Wilson is suspected of robbing the victim in Indio. He had a female accomplice with him at the time; she’s already been arrested, according to Sgt. Dan Marshall. Police haven’t released the woman’s identity yet.
During the robbery, Wilson claimed to be armed with a handgun, however the victim never saw a gun. The victim’s vehicle was later found at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto. Based on the victim’s statements, officers said Wilson should be considered armed and dangerous.
Wilson is described as Hispanic, 5’8″, 165 pounds, brown eyes, with a shaved head and he has multiple tattoos. Officers said one of his facial tattoos says ‘Blythe’ under his right eye. Wilson is known to be a transient in Indio/Hemet.
If you know Wilson’s whereabouts, or if you have seen him around town recently, you’re asked to call 911 or report the information anonymously to Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.
