Ventura Police Seek Information Following Robbery at Marina Park

The Ventura Police Department is asking for the public’s help after an early-morning  robbery and assault at Marina Park left a 70-year-old man injured. 

On Sunday, November 30, at around 5:45 a.m., officers responded to reports of an armed robbery that  occurred about 15 minutes earlier. The victim told officers he was taking a morning walk near the beachfront  when he was approached by two men, described as one Hispanic male and one White male. 

One of the suspects pulled out a handgun and demanded money. When the victim said he didn’t have any, he  was forced to the ground and kicked in the head multiple times. As he tried to get up and run, the suspect  chased him and struck him in the head with the gun. The second suspect then directed the first to take the  victim’s car keys before both fled in a light-colored sedan. The suspects did not steal the victim’s vehicle. 

The victim was treated at the scene by Ventura Fire personnel for a cut to his head. 

Detectives have been working the case nonstop since it was first reported, following up on leads, reviewing  surveillance footage, and analyzing all available data. During the investigation, officers learned that another  nearby resident was assaulted in the same area around the same time. Both victims gave similar descriptions  of the suspects, and neighborhood video footage shows a light-colored sedan in the area before and after the  incidents. 

“These were disturbing and unprovoked attacks on community members who were simply out in their  neighborhood,” said Sergeant Fabian Gutierrez, who responded to the call. “No one deserves to be confronted  with this kind of violence. Our detectives have been working around the clock to find those responsible, and  we’re asking anyone who saw something, no matter how small, to reach out and offer help.” 

Anyone with information about this incident, home surveillance footage, or who may have seen the suspects or  the light-colored sedan, is urged to contact Detective Erik Utermohlen at 805-339-4478.