Anthony Riggs of Barstow is arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle
DATE/TIME: May 29, 2019, at approximately 8:40 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION: 35100 block of Birch Rd, Barstow
SUSPECTS: Anthony Riggs, age 41 a resident of Barstow
Raymond Cantley, age 49 a resident of Perris
VICTIM: Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on I-15 in the Barstow area. The vehicle was reported stolen during a residential burglary in Red Mountain. The driver, Anthony Riggs of Barstow, was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.
The investigation led to the service of a search warrant at a residence located in the 35100 block of Birch Road in Lenwood. The warrant was an attempt to locate additional items stolen during the burglary. As the investigation continued, it was believed Raymond Cantley of Perris was previously in possession of the stolen vehicle. Cantley was found to have multiple warrants for his arrest and was believed to have fled from the location on a motorcycle prior to deputies arriving.
At approximately 5:44 p.m., a deputy in the area of National Trails and Frontier Road located the motorcycle traveling southbound on National Trails Highway. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the motorcycle, however the rider failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle rider, later identified as Cantley, lost control of the motorcycle and crashed in the desert. Deputies learned the motorcycle was also stolen from the residential burglary in Red Mountain.
California Highway Patrol responded to the scene to handle the traffic collision investigation. Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Cantley for treatment of his injuries.
The investigation is still ongoing for further recovery of the victim's stolen property. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Tommy Dickey of the Barstow Sheriff's Station (760) 256-4838. 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 website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Tommy Dickey
Station: Barstow Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (760) 256-4838
Case No. 291900079, 621900170, 081900816
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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