Crime & Safety

Man Carjacked Near Hosp Grove Park In Carlsbad

The suspect approached the man – who was out walking his dog – threw him to the ground and drove off, according to Carlsbad police.

CARLSBAD, CA – A man was carjacked Friday near Hosp Grove Park in Carlsbad.

The 46-year-old victim had just returned to his pickup truck after walking his dog in the vicinity of Marron Road and Monroe Avenue around 5:30 a.m., when the suspect approached, threw him to the ground and drove off, according to Carlsbad police.

Neither the victim nor his dog was injured, police said.

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Officers were searching for the victim's truck, a newer four-door Dodge with California purple heart license plate 17PH27.

A detailed description of the suspect was not available.

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