DATE/TIME: February 25, 2025 / 3:00 P.M.
INCIDENT:
P.C. 532 - Theft by false pretense
P.C. 487 - Grand theft
P.C. 664/487 - Attempted grand theft
P.C. 368 - Elder abuse
P.C. 182 - Conspiracy
LOCATION: 15000 block of Pipeline Avenue, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Haoyang Song, a 22-year-old resident of Alhambra
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the elderly female victim was contacted by an unknown suspect(s) via telephone. The suspect claimed to work for the United States Treasury Department and demanded that the victim withdraw $30,000 because her money was not safe in her current bank account. The victim complied, withdrew the money from her account, and provided it to an Asian male suspect who arrived at her home.
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, a suspect involved in the conspiracy called the victim again and demanded more money. The victim then believed it to be a swindling scam and filed a police report.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, deputies and detectives arranged another $30,000 exchange with the suspect(s). Deputies and detectives coordinated the exchange and claimed the money would be provided in a shoebox. At around 2:43 p.m., investigators conducting surveillance saw the suspect, Haoyang Song, arrive at the victim's home. Song took possession of the shoebox and was immediately arrested by deputies.
Song is believed to be a criminal associate of an organized crime group that targets people through phone scams. He was arrested for grand theft, attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, elder abuse, and theft by false pretenses. Song was booked at West Valley Detention Center. The investigation is continuing to identify other suspects involved in the conspiracy.
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 you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy George Holland or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Chino Hills Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222500595
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
