DATE: June 8, 2023
INCIDENT: Penal Code 368(d), Elder Abuse
Penal Code 487(a), Grand Theft
Penal Code 470(a), Forgery
LOCATION: 35000 Block of Shelley St, Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): Brian Marquez, 35-year-old Banning resident
VICTIM(S): 78-year-old Yucaipa resident
SUMMARY: On March 22, 2023, Yucaipa station personnel were notified a grand theft from the victim had occurred. In February of 2023, the victim hired Brian Marquez to complete video camera work at his residence. The victim paid Marquez by check for a portion of the completed work. The Victim later discovered he was missing several thousands of dollars from his bank account. He was also missing numerous checks from his check book and there were multiple electronic transfers out of his bank account. The missing checks appeared to have been forged and cashed by Marquez.
On June 8, 2023, deputies obtained an arrest warrant for Brian Marquez. Deputies also obtained and served a search warrant for Marquez' residence in Banning. He was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center in San Bernardino for financial elder abuse, grand theft, and forgery. Marquez later posted bail and was released from custody.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Shelton of the Yucaipa Police Station at (909)918-2305. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME. or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Shelton
Station: Yucaipa
Phone No. (909) 918-2305
Case No. 142300881
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
