San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect wanted for the murder of Walter (Incense Man) Riley in the Ocean Beach area. On June 22, at 12:28 a.m., 65-year-old Walter (Ras) Riley was stabbed multiple times in the area of 1900 Bacon Street, in Ocean Beach. Riley was transported to a local hospital, but later died as a result of his injuries. The suspect was last seen running eastbound in the north alley of 4900 Newport Avenue. Suspect’s description: The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants. Surveillance video of the suspect can be seen at https://youtu.be/XpfoQyRXVIk.
Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.