DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 / 12:25 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 487(a) – Grand Theft
LOCATION: 27847 Greenspot Rd., Highland
SUSPECT: Frank Mendoza, 47-year-old transient of San Bernardino
VICTIM: Lowe’s Home Improvement
SUMMARY:
Between July 2018 and January 2019, a Hispanic male suspect entered the Lowe’s Home Improvement in the City of Highland on multiple occasions, selected high end cordless power tools, and ran out without paying. Through an investigation, the suspect was identified as Frank Mendoza, a documented gang member. Mendoza was arrested on an unrelated charge and was in custody. At the conclusion of the interview and investigation, Mendoza was booked for grand theft.
Investigators are releasing Mendoza’s booking photograph because they developed information that led them to believe Mendoza was involved in many thefts in various retails stores throughout Southern California.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact detectives the Highland Police Station at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy D. Berumen
Station: Highland
Case #: 131900333
Phone No. (909) 425-9793
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
