DATE/TIME: December 15, 2023
INCIDENT: Arrest Made for Felony Evading and Organized Retail Theft
LOCATION: 13000 Block of City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA
SUSPECT(S): Fernando Quiroz, 34-year-old Resident of Corona
VICTIM(S): State of California and LensCrafters
SUMMARY: Chino Hills Deputies provide extra proactive patrol in the Shoppes to help deter retail thefts this holiday season.
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Fernando Quiroz entered LensCrafters at the Shoppes in Chino Hills. Quiroz concealed merchandise and exited the store without paying.
Chino Hills deputies conducting retail theft patrol initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle Quiroz was driving. Quiroz failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Quiroz led deputies through the cities of Chino, Ontario, and Eastvale and was eventually taken into custody in Corona.
Quiroz was found to be on Post- Release Community Supervision (PRCS). The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the business. Quiroz was transported to the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, where he was booked for felony evading and organized retail theft.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other potential victims is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Nosek, Deputy E. Cuesta
Station: Chino Hills Police Station
Phone No. 909-364-2000
Case No. 222303570
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
