DATE/TIME: January 15, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: Train Burglary
LOCATION: Amboy Road and National Trails Highway, Amboy, California
SUSPECT(S): 16-Year-Old Male
17-Year-Old Male
VICTIM(S): BNSF Railway
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station was contacted by BNSF police, who advised a train in the area of Amboy and National Trails Highway was actively being burglarized by multiple suspects. This type of crime has been occurring frequently by organized criminal groups. BNSF police requested the Sheriff's Department's assistance.
While deputies were on their way, they observed an unmarked white van traveling west on Amboy Road near Zelda Lane in Wonder Valley. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle became disabled on a dirt berm, two occupants fled, and a foot pursuit ensued. With the assistance of Sheriff's Aviation, deputies apprehended both, who were later determined to be teenagers.
Deputies observed an additional vehicle, believed to be related, traveling westbound on Amboy Road and broadcast its information via Sheriff's Dispatch. California Highway Patrol (CHP) observed the vehicle traveling northbound on S. Old Woman Springs Road near Butte St in Landers and conducted a stop. The driver fled on foot and is currently outstanding.
Through investigation, investigators recovered 218 cases of Nike brand products worth $408,000, a full recovery of the products taken from the train burglary. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is conducting this investigation jointly with BNSF Police.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Station at (760)-366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or may leave information at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Ramirez, Tamayo or Stumbo
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 092500083
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
