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SBSD - Central
Thursday May 10th, 2018 :: 03:33 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies arrest a man after he attempted to sell a stolen trailer on OfferUp

May 10, 2018 / 10:30 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1) - Felon in Possession of Firearm, PC 496 - Possession of Stolen Property

LOCATION: Orange Show and E Street, San Bernardino

SUSPECT(S): Anthony Romano, 28-years old, San Bernardino

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: Central Station was investigating a stolen vehicle trailer which occurred last night in the city of Grand Terrace. The suspect posted the trailer for sale on the mobile app OfferUP. Deputy P. Casas contacted the seller and arranged to purchase the trailer in San Bernardino. Anthony Romano arrived at the location in a stolen U-Haul truck with the stolen trailer, and investigators arrested Romano who was also in possession of a stolen loaded firearm. Romano was charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Stolen Property and he was booked at the Central Detention Center.

We urge the public to call or text law enforcement when they see suspicious activity. Witnessed and victims of crime can call Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers who want to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463), or they can use www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy P. Casas

Station: Central Station

Phone No. 909-387-3545

Case No. 121800459

Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700

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