Suspect In Massive Old Town Temecula Brawl Sought

TEMECULA, CA -- Temecula Police asked for the public's help this week in identifying a suspect who allegedly battered a man during a massive brawl in Old Town. The incident was reported around 8 p.m. Saturday, police said.

Police said witnesses reported the fight involved 10 or more people, but many fled the scene when officers arrived.

A victim said he tried to intervene in the fight but was battered by a suspect, police said.

Surveillance footage of the fight shows the man walking toward others and throwing punches. A female voice is then heard screaming "Robert, go!" before the suspect fled the scene, police said.

The suspect is described as an Hispanic male adult, 5’9” in height, 170 pounds with brown hair and tattoos covering both forearms, wearing a dark, short sleeved button-up shirt, and khaki shorts, answering to the possible first name “Robert.”

Anyone who recognizes this subject is asked to contact the Temecula Police Dispatch at 951-776-1099 or send us a message and reference case number TE182720167.

--Photos courtesy of Temecula Police Department