DATE/TIME: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 / 9:47 A.M.
INCIDENT: Robbery / Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
LOCATION: 4200 Chino Hills Parkway
SUSPECT(S): Jesus Valencia, 22-year-old resident of Perris
VICTIM(S): Confidential female resident of Chino Hills
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at approximately 9:47 A.M., deputies from the Chino Hills Station were dispatched to Rite Aid, located at 4200 Chino Hills Parkway. The witness observed a male, later identified as Jesus Valencia, attempt to steal a purse from an elderly female. When the victim refused to release her purse, Valencia fired one round into the ground from a semi-automatic pistol before he left the scene in a vehicle. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned Valencia committed two armed robberies earlier in the morning, in Norco and Corona. After leaving Chino Hills, Valencia committed another armed robbery in West Covina. Detectives shared information with other agencies and believed Valencia was in El Monte. Officers from El Monte located Valencia's vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Valencia and two females were contacted inside the vehicle. Detectives located evidence of the armed robberies including the semi-automatic pistol.
Valencia was arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center where he was booked for robbery and unlawfully discharging a firearm. The communication amongst all agencies led to the speedy apprehension of Valencia.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents are urged to contact Detective Vicente Quiroz of the Chino Hills Station (909) 364-2000. 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 at www.wetip.com
Refer: Detective Vicente Quiroz / [email protected]
Station: Chino Hills
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222200598
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
