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SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 :: 06:18 a.m. PST

Advisory

Suspect Breaks into Home, Threatens Resident and is Later Arrested



DATE/TIME: December 11, 2022

INCIDENT: Residential Burglary, Trespass: Threaten Serious Injury

LOCATION: 19300 Block of Easton Street, Rialto

SUSPECT(S): Neil John Alere, 29-years-old, Resident of Ontario

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Sunday, December 11, 2022, at approximately 2:03 a.m, Deputy Alvarez from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding an unknown male breaking into a residence while the victim was sleeping. Alvarez arrived within minutes and located a frantic female victim who reported an unknown male had broken into her home and threatened her.  Alvarez checked the residence and discovered the suspect fled on foot. 

Alvarez obtained assistance from additional deputies and searched the area for the subject responsible for the break in.  As deputies conducted a thorough search of the area, Alvarez spotted the suspect, later identified as Neil John Alere, attempting to walk away. 

Alere was arrested and booked in at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.  

Residents are encouraed to lock their doors, activate their alarms and call police for any suspicious activity. Residents are also encouraged to participate in active community programs such as Neighborhood Watch and always be vigilant.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact investigators at the Fontana Sheriff's Station. 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 Hotline at www.wetip.com





Refer: Deputy Alvarez

Station: Fontana Station

Phone No. 909-356-6767

Case No. 032203435

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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