Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in O.C. on night of glitzy Biden L.A. fundraiser
Tustin police are investigating the alleged robbery of a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose possessions were taken at gunpoint.
At 9:36 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a call of a possible robbery at the Tustin Field 1 residential community at Tustin Legacy — a former military base turned residential development.
Upon arriving, the officers discovered the victim was a member of the U.S. Secret Service whose bag was stolen at gunpoint, according to a police report. During the incident, officials state, a shooting occurred between the alleged robber and the agent.
It is unclear how many suspects were involved in the incident and what started the shooting.
The incident occurred the same night President Biden and former President Obama were in downtown Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for Biden’s reelection campaign.
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The Tustin Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It was not clear from the department’s news statement whether the agent who was robbed had been in Los Angeles to protect Biden or Obama.
Officials said no suspects have been identified or located.
Tustin police are looking for a 2004-06 silver Infiniti FX35 or a similar vehicle that was seen leaving the scene.
It is unknown whether the suspects were injured as a result of the incident.
Officers found some of the victim’s belongings in the area but did not disclose what they were.
The incident is still under investigation.
Officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the alleged robber. Anyone with information can call Det.Graciela Melendrez at (714) 573-3372 or email at gmelendrez@tustinca.org.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
