Executive Summary
- Incident Overview: An armed robbery occurred at a Subway restaurant in Adelanto on the evening of December 8, 2025.
- Suspect Details: An unidentified Hispanic male brandished a black handgun and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
- Status: No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
San Bernardino County authorities have launched an investigation into an armed robbery that took place Monday evening at a Subway restaurant in Adelanto. According to officials, a male suspect brandished a firearm at an employee before fleeing the scene with cash.
The incident was reported on December 8, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the 14100 block of U.S. Highway 395. A written statement from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station indicates that an unidentified Hispanic male entered the business and approached a staff member who was operating an open cash register.
Investigators report that the suspect pointed a black handgun at the employee and demanded money. He successfully obtained an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing the location prior to the arrival of deputies. Law enforcement confirmed that no injuries were sustained during the altercation.
As of the latest update, the suspect remains at large. The Sheriff’s Department has not yet released surveillance imagery or further descriptive details regarding the perpetrator. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station or submit anonymous tips via We-Tip.
Investigative Outlook
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces with commercial robberies along major thoroughfares like Highway 395. The investigation is currently in the preliminary stages, with detectives likely focusing on retrieving surveillance footage from the immediate vicinity and potential witnesses to identify the suspect. Residents and local business owners are advised to remain vigilant while authorities work to locate the individual involved.
