Two Suspects Caught Removing a Catalytic Converter from a Vehicle in Apple Valley and Taken into Custody
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 14, 2022/ 1:53 a.m.
INCIDENT: Grand Theft
LOCATION: 20000 Block of State Hwy 18 in the Town of Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): 1) Ericka Desiree Lister, a 25-year-old resident of Adelanto
2) George Eric Jimenez, a 43-year-old resident of Adelanto
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On April 14, 2022, at approximately 1:53 a.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 20000 block of State Highway 18 for a report of a catalytic converter theft.
Upon arrival, deputies learned that the victim heard a loud saw machine noise coming from outside. When he went out to investigate, he found two subjects, later identified as Ericka Deisree Lister and George Eric Jimenez, removing the catalytic converter from his car. The victim detained Lister and Jimenez until deputies arrived.
Lister and Jimenez were arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for grand theft and are being held in lieu of $25,000 bail.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Alarcon at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Jackie Alban, Media Relations
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182201949
SHANNON DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department
14931 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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