DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026 / 8:01 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC487(A)- Grand Theft Money
PC502(C)(1)(A)- Defraud a Company Account
PC503- Embezzlement of $950 or More
VC12500(A)- Driving without a License
LOCATION: Fourth Street / Cleveland Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Maria Alejandra Guardado, 47-year-old Resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 6, 2026, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station began investigating concerns regarding embezzlement and fraud.Through investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Maria Alejandra Guardado. During the investigation, deputies determined Guardado had embezzled approximately $300,000 from a business.
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Guardado’s vehicle for California Vehicle Code violations. Guardado was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for 118 counts of grand theft of money, 214 counts of defrauding a company account, embezzlement of $950 or more, and driving without a license.
The Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station appreciates the community’s support and encourages residents to continue reporting suspicious activity. 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 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 V. Peterson
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112606060
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
