DATE/TIME: 12/08/2019, 9:56 AM
INCIDENT: PC459-Burglary
LOCATION: 1109 Civic Center Drive Needles, CA 92363
SUSPECT(S): Joseph Collier, 45-year-old, male resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): City of Needles - Animal Control
SUMMARY: On 12/08/2019, deputies responded to the report of a commercial burglary at the City of Needles -Animal Control Office. Employees noticed several locks had been cut leading to a storage shed and several bags of dog food, miscellaneous cleaning supplies, and dog treats were stolen from the location. Deputies identified Joseph Collier as the suspect. Collier was contacted at his residence and was found in possession of the stolen items.
Deputy Blackard arrested Collier for PC459-Burglary. Collier was transported and booked into the Colorado River Station Jail. Collier is being held on $25,000 bail.
A large portion of these pet supplies are funded by donations from the residents of Needles. The shelter needs these items to care for the animals in their facility. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Blackard of the Colorado River Station / Needles Police (760) 326-9200. Callers who wish 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 website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Blackard
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 211901013
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
