DATE/TIME: February 4, 2025 at approximately 11:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 1600 Devore Road, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
SUSPECT1: Freddy Lopez, 27-year-old resident of La Puente SUSPECT 2: Pedro Loera, 24-year-old resident of Oak Hills
VICTIM(S): Arco / Victim
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 am, deputies responded to a robbery at the Arco, located at 1600 Devore Road, in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino. Deputies discovered a male, Freddy Lopez, entered the business armed with a gun. Lopez wore a red hooded jacket, black pants, and black ski mask. Lopez pointed the gun at the victim and demanded cash from the register. Lopez stole over $1,000 in cash and several California Lottery scratchers. Lopez entered the passenger side of a dark colored Chevrolet Traverse and detectives believe the vehcile was driven the second suspect, Pedro Loera.
Through investigation, San Bernardino County deputies learned Lopez was arrested, later in the day, for trying to evade Los Angles County deputies after a similar robbery was commited in their jurisdiction. Both agencies collaborated and learned Lopez and Loera were involved in robberies in San Bernardino and Los Angeles County.
During the investigation, it was learned Loera was the driver of the Traverse and Lopez was the passenger. Lopez and Loera were arrested and booked in Los Angeles County for robbery and outstanding warrants. Both suspects will be transported to the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department when the Los Angeles County case is complete.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Robert Beler of the Central Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Robert Beler
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 012500288
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
