DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 07:38 a.m.,
INCIDENT: PC 459 - Burglary
PC 496(a) - Receiving stolen property
PC 182(a)(1) - Conspiracy
PC 23920 - Possession of a firearm with an altered, removed, or obliterated serial number
LOCATION: 15000 Block of Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): David Sanchez, 48-year-old, Resident of Chino Hills
Joseph Hernandez, 32-year-old, Resident of Chino Hills
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On June 2, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple was burglarized, resulting in the theft of approximately $5,000 in tools and equipment, including a Hilti jackhammer and a Milwaukee Packout toolbox.
Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified two suspects, Joseph Hernandez and David Sanchez, in connection with the burglary. Hernandez and Sanchez were contacted and taken into custody without incident.
Investigators served a search warrant as part of the investigation, resulting in the recovery of stolen property related to the burglary. Investigators also recovered additional stolen property connected to other theft investigations throughout the Inland Empire, as well as a stolen handgun and an unserialized handgun.
Joseph Hernandez and David Sanchez were arrested for burglary, conspiracy, and other related charges. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Chino Hills Sheriff's Station at 909-364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Deputy Anthony Perry/Detective Anthony Sanchez
Station: Chino Hills Police Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222601323
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
