Authorities ID suspect in carjack spree
Maura J. Halpern
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 11, 2006 12:00 AM
WEST VALLEY - Police from several Valley police agencies continued to investigate the string of at least 11 carjackings, most of which occurred in Surprise and Sun City, during a one-man crime spree Tuesday in the northwest Valley.
On Thursday, authorities identified the man who went on the rampage as Raul Eduardo Gonzalez, 31, who was deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year.
Gonzalez is still at large and is believed to be armed and dangerous. His last location was believed to be in the Williams area and according to sheriff's deputies he is making his way out of state. advertisement
"I can't think of any other time when there has been this many carjackings by one person," Sgt. Michael Stewart, Surprise police spokesman, said Thursday. "It's practically unheard of."
According to sheriff's deputies, Gonzalez has a history of several felonies, including burglary, stolen property and forgery.
"It's just amazing that this guy is still avoiding authorities," said Deputy Doug Matteson, Maricopa County sheriff's spokesman. "We want to get this guy off the streets because he seems to be very dangerous and reckless."
Matteson encouraged Valley residents to be extra observant of their surroundings because "you never know who you'll come in contact with."
Stewart agreed, saying, "If anything seems strange, or if you believe something isn't right, get to a safe location."
Gonzalez was described as standing about 5 feet 6 and weighing about 130 pounds.
Several Valley police agencies and Williams police are involved in the search.
2006-08-11
06:19:21
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yars, i just looked at the article about the 3 year old little girl! Man,what a SICK bastard he is! I hope they lock his sorryass up, and the inmates get a hold of him!
2006-08-11
07:53:25 ·
update #1