DATE/TIME: September 25, 2025 / 3:02 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 12000 Block of S. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Carlos Garcia Padilla, Age 41, Resident of Santa Rosa.
VICTIM(S): Apple
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 September 25, 2025, at 3:02 p.m., deputies responded to a theft at the Apple store. Carlos Garcia Padilla entered the store, concealed several items of merchandise in a white Apple paper bag, and exited the store by passing all points of sale without paying for the merchandise.
Garcia Padilla was detained by deputies and the stolen merchandise was recovered. Garcia Padilla was arrested and booked at 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 I. Estrada
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112509949
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
