Fontana- Deputies arrest suspects for Strong Arm Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME: July 24, 2015
INCIDENT: PC 211 Strong Arm Robbery, PC 496(D)(A) Possession of Stolen Property, PC 245 (A)(1) Assault With a Deadly Weapon and PC 182(A)
LOCATION: Clairemont Equipment-8520 Cherry Avenue, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Steven Ramirez, DOB 01/29/1962, Michael Ramirez DOB 02/14/63 of Fontana and Ruben Pulido DOB 05/08/1974 of West Covina
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Friday, July 24, 2015 at approximately 1:39 p.m., deputies from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to the report of a robbery occurring at 8520 Cherry Avenue in Fontana. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the suspects, Ruben Pulido and Michael Ramirez, arrived at the location in a white service truck, which was later found to be stolen. Suspect Pulido entered the business and stole two industrial style drills, valued at approximately $3,200.00. As Pulido fled the store, employees atttempted to stop him. Suspect, Michael Ramirez, was in a vehicle waiting for Pulido and tried to flee the scene as Pulido entered the vehicle. The suspects, Pulido and Michael Ramirez, physically fought with employees as they attempted to escape. As the fight escalated, Pulido simulated he had a gun and told the witnesses that he would shoot them. Ramirez then placed the vehicle into reverse and backed up. As he backed up, the victim was slammed against the driver's side door, sustaining minor injuries. The witness was able to grab the keys out of the vehicle. Pulido and Michael Ramirez then fled the scene on foot and jumped into a second waiting vehicle driven by suspect, Steven Ramirez.
The suspect vehicle was stopped by Fontana Police Department several minutes later and all suspects were arrested. An infield line-up was conducted and Pulido and Michael Ramirez were positively identified as the suspects.
Suspects Ruben Pulido, Steven Ramirez and Michael Ramirez were transported to WVDC and booked for PC 211, PC 496(D)(A), PC 245(A)(1) and PC 182(A).
The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Refer: Deputy L. Acosta
Station: Fontana Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (909)356-6767
Case No. 031502304
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
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