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California Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General
Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence
WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
Publication No. 2009-01     Issued on: May 29, 2009
Information Current as of: May 29, 2009
JOEL VIDAL URENA
JOEL VIDAL URENA
Photo Date: 04/21/1995

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  • Aliases: Fat Man,fat Man

  • Scars/Marks/Tattoos: SCAR, FACE, NONSPECIFIC
    SCAR, HAND, RIGHT

  • Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Ca
  • Birthdate: 06/09/1971
  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Height: 6'00"
  • Weight: 250
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Complexion: Unknown
CRIME INFORMATION
  • Date of Warrant: 10/15/1996
  • Agency: COTATI POLICE DEPARTMENT
In October 1996, Urena and three additional suspects broke into a family residence in Cotati, California. The suspects were wearing horror masks during the incident. The suspects shot the teenage son in the leg and threatened his parents that they would shoot the son in the head if the parents did not cooperate. During the incident, Urena removed his mask. The suspects fled with cash, jewelry and electronics. Urena is also wanted for questioning in connection with a murder near San Francisco.
Suspects should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Do not attempt to apprehend any of these individuals.
Contact the IOC or local police if you have information regarding these individuals.
Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence
Intelligence Operations Center - 916-227-1280 or 888-834-8200 E-Mail Address: IOC@doj.ca.gov