Sheriff’s investigators this week put out a call for tips that could help them find a 40-year-old man wanted for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife and carjacking her vehicle in the Lancaster area.
The alleged domestic violence and carjacking occurred about 7:45 p.m. on June 24, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Robert Martinez “showed up at his ex-wife’s house in Lake Los Angeles and assaulted her after an argument,” Deputy Trina Schrader of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau alleged. “When she tired to leave in her vehicle, he forcefully removed her and drove off ….”
The vehicle was recovered two days later, Schrader said.
Martinez is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 11 inches tall and about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding Martinez’s whereabouts is urged to call (661) 948-8466 to speak with the detectives investigating the case. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org.
