Red Bluff Police Seek Suspect in Stabbing and Robbery Near South Main Street
RED BLUFF, CA —
“PRESS RELEASE
CASE/INCIDENT: 25-1825
LOCATION: South Main Street, Red Bluff
DATE OCCURRED: 0728/2025
Armed Robbery and Assault with a deadly weapon
Suspect at large: Valente Ivan Martinez
Charges:
211 PC- Robbery
245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a deadly weapon (not firearm)
182 PC- Conspiracy
SUMMARY:
On 07/28/2025 at approximately 1011 hours:
Officers of the Red Bluff Police Department were dispatched to a transient encampment located to the west of the 200 block of South Main Street, near the railroad tracks, for a report of a man who had been stabbed.
On scene Officers located the victim, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation it was learned two men, Dustyn Yancy and Valente Martinez, had conspired to use a knife and rob the victim of an undisclosed amount of cash. During the robbery, after the two men already had the victim’s wallet and money, Valente Martinez stabbed the victim with a folding style pocketknife.
After the robbery and stabbing, the two suspects fled the scene together on foot. Dustyn Yancy was located and arrested for his role in this case on July 29, 2025.
At this time Valente Martinez’ whereabouts are unknown. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Red Bluff Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with any information that will lead to the location and arrest of Valente Martinez.
If you have any information about this case please contact Detective Baxter at the Red Bluff Police Department, 530-527-3131″
