DATE/TIME: February 18, 2023, at approximately 6:16 p.m.
INCIDENT: Commerical Burglary, Conspiracy, and Vandalism
LOCATION: 6300 Block of Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Chanda El, 39-year-old Male Resident of San Bernardino and David Tieu, 40-year-old Male Resident of Milpitas
VICTIM(S): Bank of America
SUMMARY: On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at approximately 6:16 p.m., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station were dispatched to an audible burglary alarm at a set of Bank of America ATMs, located in the 6300 block of Haven Avenue. During their investigation, deputies discovered the suspects gained entry into the ATM building.
Deputies determined the suspects disabled security systems and stole U.S. currency from inside the ATM machines. Deputies, with the assistance of the Upland Police Department, entered the building and took custody of the suspects, Chanda El and David Tieu, who were in possession of approximately $50,000.
Deputies arrested El and Tieu and booked them in at the West Valley Detention Center for commercial burglary, conspiracy, and vandalism.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputies Michael Acuna or Itai Estrada of the Rancho Cucamonga Station at (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information at the We-Tip Website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputies Michael Acuna and Itai Estrada
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112302116
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
