DATE/TIME: January 30, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 12529 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Keith Cole, Age 40, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Zumies
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 January 30, 2025, at approximately 1:58 p.m., deputies responded to a theft in progress at Zumiez. A subject, later identified as Keith Cole, concealed merchandise in his jacket and walked out of the store without paying. Cole was located as he exited the business and detained by deputies. Cole had numerous prior convictions for theft and was placed under arrest for PC-666.1-Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions. Cole was transported and booked at the West Valley Detention Center.
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 G. Rose
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112501073
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
