Three men offer the victims a ride home, then beat and rob the victims. All three are in custody
DATE/TIME: May 18, 2018 / 3:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: Armed Robbery
Assault with a Firearm on a Person
Probation Violation
Parole Violation
Conspiracy to Commit a Robbery
LOCATION: 11800 Block of Lark Ave
SUSPECT: Justin Sumlar, 19-years-old, resident of Fontana
Drew Espino, 18-years-old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
Tyrin Smith, 20-years-old, resident of San Bernardino
SUMMARY:
On March 29, 2018 at 2:37 a.m. deputies responded to a report of several men arguing in front of Rancho High School. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male victim had been severely beaten and had blood on his face and forehead. During the investigation, it was determined the two victims had been at a party in the city of Fontana. When the party ended, an unknown male, only known as Ty, offered to drive the victims home due to their intoxication. Two other suspects followed in a second vehicle. After several stops, they arrived on Lark Ave where they were ordered out of the vehicle. As the victims exited, Ty and the two other suspects pistol whipped and beat one of the victims. They also assaulted the second victim and took their jewelry and other valuables.
In the days following, all suspects were identified and two were arrested. Drew Espino and Tyrin Smith were booked at the West Valley Detention Center where they are still being held.
On May 18, 2018, deputies from the Multi Enforcement Team assisted detectives and apprehended the third suspect, Justin Sumlar, in San Bernardino without incident. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center where he is also being held for a parole violation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or anyone who may have been victimized by these suspects, is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Ixco
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Report Number: 111803951
Phone No.: (909) 477-2800
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