DATE/TIME: January 28, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Theft with Two Priors
LOCATION: 12553 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Arnold Flores, Age 27, Resident of Beaumont
VICTIM(S): Macy's
SUMMARY:
On November 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36 titled “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.” The proposition took effect on December 18, 2024, and reforms multiple laws from Proposition 47, which have been responsible for increasing homelessness, drug addiction and theft. Proposition 36 includes several new Penal and Health and Safety Codes that deputies will be able to apply during arrests when appropriate. These new charges can carry enhanced sentencing, as well as prevent offenders from being cite released prior to their court appearance. The following is an arrest where Proposition 36 is applied:
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., deputies responded to a theft that had just occurred at Macy's. A suspect, later identified as Arnold Flores, concealed merchandise on his person while inside the store and walked out without paying for the merchandise. Flores was located near the business and detained for shoplifting. Flores had prior convictions for theft and was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 666.1 Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station at (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Jimenez
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112500978
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
