DATE/TIME: February 8, 2024 / 4:00 PM
INCIDENT: P.C. 487(C) - Grand Theft Person, P.C. 182(a)(1) - Conspiracy
LOCATION: 13911 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills (Trader Joe's)
SUSPECT(S): Juan Andres Garcia Rodriguez, a 39-year-old resident of Concord, CA
Pablo Navarro Jimenez, a 54-year-old resident of Van Nuys, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at about 4:00 PM, Chino Hills Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) deputies conducted a surveillance operation at Trader Joe's due to multiple recent thefts. Deputies saw two male adults, later identified as Juan Andres Garcia Rodriguez and Pablo Navarro Jimenez, behaving suspiciously.
The suspects contacted an elderly female subject as she shopped. One suspect distracted the victim as the other stole her property. Both suspects left the business with the victim's stolen property and were immediately arrested by awaiting deputies outside. Both suspects were booked at the West Valley Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether these suspects were involved in other reported crimes.
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputies Eric Cuesta, Andrew Brown, or Mateusz Nosek
Station: Chino Hills Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222400453
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
