Deputies arrest two transients for the Armed Robbery of the T-Mobile Store; they may be wanted for other robberies
DATE/TIME: December 9, 2019 4:04 P.M.
INCIDENT: Armed Robbery
LOCATION: 7200 Block Sterling Ave, Highland
SUSPECT(S): #1) Peter Lopez, 29 years old, Transient of San Bernardino
#2) Gregory Lopez, 36 years old, Transient of San Bernardino
VICTIM: T-Mobile
SUMMARY:
Deputies from the Highland Police Department responded to an armed robbery that occurred at the business, T-Mobile. The suspects had already fled from the scene in a vehicle. An immediate search of the area was conducted by deputies, but the suspects were not located.
Through investigation, the suspects were identified as Peter Lopez and Gregory Lopez. Arrest warrants were issued for both suspects. With the assistance of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Gang Intelligence Team, Peter Lopez was arrested on December 20th and booked at the Central Detention Center for Armed Robbery. A firearm believed to be used during the robbery was also recovered. Peter Lopez was found and arrested on January 8, 2020 in San Bernardino. Both suspects are facing an additional charge for participating in a criminal street gang.
Authorities are releasing the suspect's photographs because they believe they are involved in other robberies that have occurred in the Highland and San Bernardino areas.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Highland Police / Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputies M. Kassis / Deputy E. Campos
Station: Highland Station
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 131904942
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346
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