San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Press Release
DATE/TIME: January 31, 2016 01:32 Hours
INCIDENT: Strong Arm Robbery
LOCATION: Shell Gas Station, 22045 Barton Rd, Grand Terrace
SUSPECT(S): 3 White Female Adults
VICTIM(S): Confidential
Summary
On Sunday, January 31, 2015, at approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies from the Highland Police Department responded to the report of a strong arm robbery that had occurred at the Shell Gas Station on Barton Road in Grand Terrace. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the victim stopped at the location to purchase some items. When she finished, she placed the items in the back of her vehicle. Meanwhile, the suspects were parked near the victim inside a black Chrysler 200. One of the female suspects exited the Chrysler and took the items from the victim’s vehicle. The victim saw what was happening and confronted the first suspect. As she did, the suspect began to physically assault the victim. During the attack, a second female suspect exited the Chrysler and began assaulting the victim. During the altercation, one of the suspects stole the victim’s wallet, containing credit cards and other personal information. The two suspects returned to their vehicle where a third suspect drove them away from the location. The victim’s credit cards were used a short time later at some nearby businesses.
The criminal investigation into this incident is continuing. Sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving this crime. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s. 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 website at www.wetip.com.
Refer:Deputy Burnette
Station:Central Station
Phone No.909 387 3545
Case No.121600065
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Sheriff’s Public Affairs Division
655 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, California 92415-0061
Telephone: (909) 387-3700