DATE/TIME: August 24, 2022 / 10:11 p.m.
INCIDENT: Penal Code 487(A)-Grand Theft and Penal Code 466- Possession of Burglary Tools
LOCATION: Cajon Blvd/1st Avenue, Muscoy
SUSPECT(S): Frederick Scott, 60-year-old resident of San Bernardino
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Central Station deputies and the Sheriff's Aviation Division responded to an in-progress, catalytic converter theft in the area of Cajon Blvd and 1st Avenue, in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino (Muscoy.) Sheriff's Aviation spotted a matching suspect vehicle in the area. Deputy Underhill arrived and located the suspect's vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Fredrick Scott. Scott is currently on felony probation out of Riverside County and had an active felony warrant for his arrest. During a search of Scott's vehicle a catalytic converter was located in the trunk area. Other items located in his vehicle included a floor jack, a grinder, and a reciprocating saw, which are all tools commonly used for catalytic converter theft. Scott was arrested for the outstanding warrant and new charges of violating Penal Code 487(A)-Grand Theft and Penal Code 466-Possession of Burglary Tools. Scott was booked into the Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Todd Underhill
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012201951
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
