DATE/TIME: Friday, August 27, 2021 / 3:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 490.4 / Organized Retail Theft
LOCATION: 13920 City Center Drive, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Dean Berru, age 20, a resident of Walnut
Angel Canizales-Cruz, age 20, a resident of Walnut
VICTIM(S): Sunglass Hut
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at approximately 6:09 p.m., Dean Berru and Angel Canizales-Cruz entered the Sunglass Hut, located at The Shoppes in Chino Hills. Berru distracted the store employee as Canizalez-Cruz concealed three pairs of sunglasses inside his clothing, valued at $1,033. On Thursday, August 26, 2021, detectives and the Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) contacted Berru at his residence. Berru was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for the above-mentioned charge.
On Friday, August 27, 2021, detectives and MET contacted Canizalez-Cruz at his residence. Canizalez-Cruz was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center for the above-mentioned charge. Detectives learned over the past eight months, Berru and Canizalez-Cruz stole high-end sunglasses from Sunglass Hut stores located in West Covina and Brea.
Detectives are seeking possible additional victims. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Daniel Renear / [email protected]
Station: Chino Hills
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222102533
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
