Valley Springs, CA…On 04-29-15 at 1700 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 6900 block of Stabulis Road in Valley Springs, to investigate a report of an assault and robbery of a 10 year old boy. The victim was riding his bike with some friends near a pond on Stabulis, when the victim rode away from his friends. The victim was riding when he heard a noise come from some bushes, then he noticed a male adult running towards him. The suspect grabbed the bike and assaulted the boy. The victim yelled for help from his nearby friends and the suspect let go of the juvenile and rode off with his bicycle. The victim ran to his friends and telephoned 9-1-1 to report the incident. The victim did not sustain any visible injuries as a result from the assault.

There is no evidence or statements taken that suggest the suspect wanted anything other than the victim’s bicycle. The bicycle was later found in the same vicinity the bike was stolen.

The suspect was described as a white male adult, about 30 years of age, 6’ tall, big stature, goatee mustache, turquoise jacket, black or grey sweat pants, sandal shoes, and a noticeable black beanie style hat with a prominent hole in the front. The suspect was last seen riding the bike towards Garner Place Road. If you have any information regarding the incident, please call the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at 209-754-6500.