DATE/TIME: August 28, 2022 / 12:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Embezzlement
LOCATION: Walmart located at 11896 Amargosa Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Marcus Jefferson, 26-Year-Old Male Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): Walmart
SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 28, 2022, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department were dispatched to a report of embezzlement at Walmart in Victorville.
Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Walmart’s Loss Prevention Manager who conducted an internal audit due to a daily register shortage by an employee of a third-party vendor. They discovered the suspect, identified as Marcus Jefferson, was stealing cash and gift card funds received for payment by customers. During their investigation, deputies witnessed Jefferson stealing cash at his register. He was detained, and a search of his person resulted in the recovery of the stolen cash. Deputies determined Jefferson embezzled a total of over $2,000 during the past month.
Jefferson was booked into custody at High Desert Detention Center for felony embezzlement. He was subsequently booked on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He is being held on $50,000 bail, pending a court appearance.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy A. Gutierrez with the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Tricia Blake, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172210078
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
