Maria Mendoza was arrested after stealing a dog from a juvenile and assaulting her during the theft 
DATE: November 16, 2020 / 7:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211 – Robbery
PC 273(D) – Inflicting Injury on a Child
LOCATION: Bear Gulch Park
SUSPECT: Maria Mendoza, 23-years-old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
Summary:
On Monday, November 16, 2020, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station were dispatched to an area near Bear Gulch Park regarding a robbery that just occurred. Two juvenile victims reported they were walking their dog in the park when they noticed two suspicious females walking toward them. The victim holding the leash picked up the dog as the two suspects got closer. One of the suspects approached the victim and asked if she can see the dog. When the victim held up the dog, the suspect grabbed it and began to walk away. The victim demanded her dog back and attempted to grab it from the suspect. The suspect became angry and grabbed the victim by the throat while pulling her hair. The suspect eventually released the dog and left the area.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, deputies observed a female, later identified as Maria Mendoza, walking south on Archibald who matched the description of the suspect. Upon further investigation, deputies determined Mendoza was involved in the robbery. Mendoza was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center where she later bailed out on $100,000 bail bond.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Applegate
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Case No. 112012297
Phone No. 909-477-2800
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800