Walter Barrios

KNIFE-WIELDING MAN ARRESTED AFTER TRYING TO ROB SKATEBOARDER IN LA MESA

 

 

December 25, 2011 (La Mesa)—Walter Barrios, 22, of La Mesa is under arrest for attempting to rob a 15-year-old skateboarder at  knife point. La Mesa Police officers responded to the incident in the 8500 block of Dallas Street last night around 6 p.m.

The victim told police he was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk when he was confronted by the suspect, who pointed a large hunting knife at the teen and demanded property.


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