Fresno Police Seek Suspect Who Put Victim in Chokehold, Stole Hat

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 day ago on

October 19, 2026

Fresno police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who allegedly put a victim in a chokehold before stealing the victim's hat earlier this month. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno police are searching for a suspect accused of placing a victim in a chokehold for about 10 seconds before stealing the victim’s hat during an assault earlier this month.

The incident occurred Saturday, Oct. 3, at approximately 12:50 p.m. near Sherman and San Carlos avenues, according to the Fresno Police Department.

Police said the suspect placed the victim in a chokehold for approximately 10 seconds before taking the victim’s hat.

The suspect then fled on foot westbound through East San Bruno Avenue.

Got a Tip?

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective Jacob Torres at Jacobo.torres@fresno.gov.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.