DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
INCIDENT: Arrest made for PC 487(a) - Grand Theft
LOCATION: Pine Avenue / Mesa Oak Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709
SUSPECT(S): Ian Cube, 46-years of age, resident of Pomona
VICTIM(S): City of Chino Hills
SUMMARY: On December 14, 2023, Chino Hills Station deputies and detectives investigated the theft of several fire hydrants near Chino Hills High School. Station personnel identified a white Toyota Tacoma as a vehicle of interest through the use of video surveillance from the school, nearby businesses, and Sheriff's database systems.
On December 18, 2023, station personnel located the Toyota in Chino Hills. A traffic stop was conducted and Ian Cube was detained.
Deputies located evidence related to the theft of the fire hydrants in the bed of the Toyota. Cube was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 487(a) - Grand Theft.
On December 19, 2023, Chino Hills Station deputies and detectives served a search warrant at Cube's residence in the 600 block of Texas Street, Pomona. Station personnel located evidence related to the dismantling of fire hydrants.
Detectives are also investigating Cube for a similar incident where fire hydrants were stolen from a shopping center in Chino Hills that occurred on October 17, 2023. Cube is suspected of being involved in similar thefts within Southern California.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other similar crimes 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: Detective Michael Schlegel
Station: Chino Hills Police Station
Phone No. 909-463-2063
Case No. 222303559
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
