Deputy Schlegel arrested Shawn Harris for setting fire to Sami's Liquor Store in Loma Linda
DATE/TIME: October 2, 2020 / 1:20 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 451-Arson
LOCATION: 25403 Redlands Boulevard, Loma Linda
SUSPECT: Shawn Harris, 39-year-old transient from Loma Linda
VICTIM: Sami's Liquor
SUMMARY:
On Friday, October 2, 2020, Deputies responded to a report of a fire behind Sami’s Liquor. Upon arrival, Deputy Schlegel was flagged down by a witness who saw the person who started the fire and provided a description.
A suspect matching the description, later identified as Shawn Harris, was located down the street walking away from the area. Through witness statements, in-field identification and video surveillance, probable cause was developed to believe Harris was the person who started the fire.
Loma Linda Fire Department was successful in extinguishing the fire before it could spread and cause damage to nearby buildings.
Harris was arrested and booked into Central Detention Center for PC 451, Arson.
We urge the public to call or text law enforcement when they see suspicious activity. If you, or someone you know, has any additional information relating to this investigation, you are encouraged to contact Deputy Schlegel at (909) 387-3545. Callers who want to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or they can use www.wetip.com.
Refer: M. Schlegel, Deputy Sheriff
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 152001776
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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