Photos of Carjacking Suspect Released By Police

FREMONT, CA — Fremont Police have released surveillance photos of a man who carjacked a pickup last week. The missing truck is a grey, 1991 Toyota Tacoma with a white toolbox. The bed of the truck contained landscaping equipment, including a chainsaw and a trimmer. The license plate is 4G36603.

The victim was not injured.

It happened on Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m. Police say a landscaper was about to mow a lawn in the 4400 block of Caren Street in the Irvington neighborhood when the man walked up to him and asked for water. "The landscaper gave him a bottle of water and then turned his back to continue on with his work. Seconds later, the male suspect slapped the victim (landscaper) with a glove from behind and got into the driver's seat of the truck. After a brief struggle, the suspect drove off in the victim’s vehicle."

Officers canvassed the area. While they didn't find the truck or the suspect, they did come up with the surveillance photos at a nearby home. Police say they were taken just before the carjacking.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man approximately 28 years old, wearing a checkered shirt and brown pants.

If you recognize the man or if you have seen the truck, contact Detective Butcher at Bbutcher@fremont.gov or call 510-790-6900.

To send an anonymous tip about any crime, text Tip FremontPD followed by your message to 888777.

-Images via Fremont Police