DATE: August 22, 2026
INCIDENT: 496 - Cargo Theft
LOCATION: National Trails Highway, Daggett, and Ludlow, CA
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): BNSF Railroad
SUMMARY:
Ludlow/Barstow, California — Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assisted BNSF Police with an investigation into a suspected train boxcar burglary resulting in the recovery of more than $123,000 worth of Brooks Running Shoes.
BNSF Police requested assistance after a train made an emergency stop in the Ludlow area and three vehicles were observed near the train under suspicious circumstances.
While enroute to Ludlow, deputies observed two abandoned vehicles matching the description of the suspect vehicles. Deputies inspected the vans, discovering numerous boxes inside each of them. Upon examination, BNSF Police confirmed the boxes contained were from the boxcar.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Sheriff Dispatch at 760 956-5001. 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 D. Enriquez
Station: Barstow Station
Phone No. 760 256-4838
Case No. 082601371
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
