Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery After Stealing a Purse from an Elderly Citizen
DATE/TIME: April 25, 2023 / 6:50 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC211 - Robbery / PC368 - Elder Abuse
LOCATION: 28900 Block of Greenspot Road, Highland, CA
SUSPECT 1: Peter Perez, 21-years-old, Resident of San Bernardino SUSPECT 2: Male Juvenile, 17-years-old, Resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 6:50 P.M., the victim parked at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Highland and retrieved grocery bags from the rear of the vehicle. The suspects parked their vehicle behind the victim and exited. One of the suspects pushed the victim down and stole the victim’s purse. The victim sustained several injuries during the altercation. The suspects fled the parking lot and collided with another vehicle as they fled the area.
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, investigators from the Highland Sheriff’s Station identified several suspects and served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Lomita Road, in San Bernardino.
Peter Perez and a 17-year-old male juvenile were arrested. Perez was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC211 - Robbery and PC368 - Elder Abuse. The juvenile suspect was booked at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention Center for the same charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Highland Sheriff's Station (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy A. Alvarado / Detective C. Coillot
Station: Highland Station
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 132301515
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346
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