Deputies arrest a suspect responsible for multiple armed robberies at WalMart 
DATE/TIME: November 7th, 2015/ 8:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Strong Arm Robbery
LOCATION: 12549 East Foothill Boulevard (Walmart)
SUSPECT(S): Robert Rivera hispanic male from Ontario
VICTIM(S):
SUMMARY: On November 7, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Deputies Chris Henry and John Meyers from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to WalMart for a report of a robbery. Henry and Meyers interviewed several witnesses and determined the suspect passed a note to the cashier that stated he had a gun and demanded money from the register. The suspect received approximately $500.00 from the cashier and left the WalMart in a red Isuzu Rodeo.
Through investigation, the suspect was identified as Robert Rivera. Rivera’s residence was located in the city of Ontario. Ontario Police Department was notified and requested to check Rivera’s residence for the vehicle involved in the robbery.
At approximately 12:10 p.m., Ontario Police Department located the Isuzu Rodeo parked in front of Rivera’s residence. Deputies responded to Rivera’s residence and assisted Ontario Police Department with contacting Rivera. Deputies contacted Rivera via telephone and after a short conversation, Rivera was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant for Rivera’s residence was executed, and items linking Rivera to the robbery were located. Rivera was also linked to a similar robbery in October at the Ontario WalMart.
Rivera was arrested for P.C. 211 Armed Robbery and booked at the West Valley Detention Center. Rivera’s bond was set at $300,000
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputies Chris Henry and John Meyers
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 111513059
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800