A routine traffic stop leads to the discovery of several pieces of mail and credit cards that were reported stolen 
DATE/TIME: July 7,2016 / 4:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 530.5 - Identity / PC 496 - Possession of Stolen Property
LOCATION: Rimrock rd. x Lovado Ave
SUSPECT(S): Mathew Yates, age 28 of Barstow
VICTIM(S):
SUMMARY: On July 7, 2016, Deputy Mamon of the Barstow Sheriff's Station conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the county area of Barstow. The driver identified as Mathew Yates was contacted and found to be driving with a suspended license. During the stop, Deputy Mamon located several pieces of mail and credit cards that were reported stolen. Yates was arrested for possession of stolen property and identity theft. Yates was booked at the Barstow Jail his bail was set at 50,000.00
As the investigation continues, Sheriff’s Detectives have identified several victims in the Barstow area and are working diligently to contact each of them. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Mamon of the Barstow Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the WE-Tip Hotline at 800-78 CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the WE-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Mamon
Station: Barstow Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 760-256-4838
Case No. 081600941
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Contact
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