DATE/TIME: March 21, 2019

 

INCIDENT:    PC 653.2 – Cyber Threats

 

LOCATION: Chino Hills High School

 

SUSPECT(S): Unknown

 

VICTIM(S):    Several Juvenile Students

 

SUMMARY:

On March 21, 2019, deputies and detectives from the Chino Hills Police Department were notified of a threatening message posted on social media involving students from Chino Hills High School.

Investigators determined the message was posted from a fraudulently created “spoofed” account. The account used the name and photograph of a Chino Hills High School student. The message was made to appear as if the threat came from the student. An extensive investigation showed the student was not involved in creating the account or posting the message.

 

After learning about the message and fraudulent account, the social media outlet was contacted, and the account was immediately removed.

 

Investigators believe the threat was not credible and are continuing to determine its origin.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Glozer at the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Station at (909) 364-2000.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com

 

 

Refer:             Detective K. Glozer

 

Station:          Chino Hills Police Department

 

Phone No.     (909) 364-2000

 

Case No.       221900959

 

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner

San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department