DATE/TIME: August 12, 2025 / 11:38 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Theft with Two Priors
LOCATION: 27356 Baseline Street, Highland
SUSPECT(S): Art Murrieta, Age 52, Resident of Upland
VICTIM(S): Tractor Supply
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, August 12, 2025, at approximately 11:38 A.M., Highland deputies responded to a call for service for a theft at Tractor Supply. The suspect concealed items in his backpack and walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect fled on foot towards Foothill Boulevard and a description of the suspect was provided to deputies.
During an area check, deputies located and detained the suspect, later identified as Art Murrieta, for shoplifting. Murrieta had numerous prior convictions for theft, and he was placed under arrest for PC 666.1(a)(1)- Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions. Murrieta was transported and booked at the Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Highland Sheriff's Station at (909) 425-9793. 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 B. Robinson
Station: Highland
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 132502777
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
