CARLSBAD–A man sitting in his vehicle after walking his dog was confronted by an unknown suspect who forcibly removed the victim and stole his truck, Carlsbad police said Friday.

The incident occurred just after 5:30 a.m., in the area of Marron Road and Monroe Avenue, according to Carlsbad police.

The caller, a 46-year-old male, reported that he had his vehicle stolen from an unknown suspect. The suspect was described as an unknown race male wearing a dark colored hoodie.

The victim stated that he was in his vehicle at the time of the contact and was forcibly taken out and thrown to the ground. No weapons were seen by the victim at the time of the incident.

The victim sustained no injuries from the incident. The vehicle taken is described as a black newer model Dodge four door pickup with a purple heart California license plate #17PH27.

Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect and vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing.