A high-speed chase unfolded in Chino Hills when deputies attempted to stop a suspect connected to an organized retail theft, eventually leading to an arrest.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Corona resident Fernando Quiroz, was apprehended on December 15 after reportedly stealing from LensCrafters at The Shoppes at Chino Hills. Deputies, who were on patrol in the area as part of a holiday season initiative to combat retail theft, pursued Quiroz when he failed to stop his vehicle, leading them on a pursuit through several cities including Chino, Ontario, and Eastvale.
Quiroz, reportedly on Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) at the time of the incident, was eventually taken into custody in Corona. The stolen goods were recovered and returned to LensCrafters. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department shared details of the incident, stating that Quiroz was booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on charges of felony evading and organized retail theft.
The local authorities have put out a call for any additional information on this incident or potential related cases to be reported to the Chino Hills Police Department, offering the option to remain anonymous through the We-Tip Hotline or website.
