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Man Hunt Begins for Killer of Bay Area Tourist

San Carlos man killed in Puerto Vallarta hotel

Updated 4:00 PM PST, Fri, Feb 13, 2009

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A manhunt is on in Mexico for the killer of a tourist from the Bay Area.

Timothy Connor was killed in his Puerto Vallarta hotel room early Wednesday morning.

The 47-year-old San Carlos man was vacationing with his wife when he was stabbed to death after he confronted an intruder in his room, according to reports. The attack occured shortly after 4 a.m.

Police said they believe the killer entered the couple's second floor hotel room, through a balcony door, at the La Palapa Condos.

Mrs. Connor was injured when she tried to help her husband, according to reports. The suspect fled without taking anything and is described only as a young man wearing a white shirt and jeans, according to reports.

Connor was a teamster and worked for DHL on the Peninsula

First Published: Feb 13, 2009 3:50 PM PST

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