DATE/TIME: April 1, 2025, between 3:47 p.m. and 4:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: Big Bear Sheriff's Station is Seeking the Public's Help in Identifying Vehicle Burglary, Fraud Suspect
LOCATION: Cougar Crest Trail Head, North Shore Drive, Fawnskin
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at approximately 3:47 p.m., an adult male parked his rental vehicle on North Shore Drive near the Cougar Crest Trail Head in order to take his wife and children hiking. When the family returned to their vehicle at approximately 4:40 p.m., they discovered the back rear passenger window was shattered and a purse and wallet were missing.
The victim checked their bank account and found multiple fraudulent transactions were made at ARCO, 7/11, Autozone in Big Bear Lake, and Easy's General Store in Sugarloaf. The items stolen from the vehicle totaled in value at $333.00 while the fraudulent charges totaled $175.83. Deputies obtained video surveillance footage of the suspect from 7/11 and Easy's General Store.
Big Bear Sheriff's Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect pictured in the surveillance footage. If you recognize the man in these photographs, please contact Deputy Uribe at (909) 866-0100 and reference case number 062500267.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (844)-909-3006 or text REPORT to (844) 909-3006 or you may leave information on the website at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites
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Refer: Deputy J. Uribe
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 062500267
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
