San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies have cuffed a trio of suspects linked to a series of store heists, recovering a significant haul of stolen goods. On the afternoon of December 14th, 2023, following a flurry of detective work, law enforcement officers brought in Lizbeth Garcia, 29, her accomplice Jose Garcia, 28, both Pomona residents, and Sarah Cervantes, 29, from Chino, according to a Sheriff's Department press release.
Investigators say the group embarked on their pilfering expedition on November 26th, targeting Victoria's Secret at the Shoppes in Chino Hills, where they allegedly swiped more than $1,800 worth of merchandise. The quick response of detectives led to the December 6th discovery of Lizbeth Garcia at Jose Garcia's residence, which was on the receiving end of a probation search due to his previous burglary rap. Inside, stolen goods from a spree that hit retailers like Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Burlington were found, with merchandise still tagged, tallying up to approximately $5,000.
The arrested suspects are said to have been involved in thefts across multiple retail locations scattered from Fontana to Glendora and from Upland to Chino. The authorities' effort culminated with the arrest of the trio and the seizure of the stolen items. The main suspects, now booked at the West Valley Detention Center, are looking at charges of grand theft and organized retail theft as the Sheriff's Department continues to investigate this retail crime racket.
The Chino Hills Police Department encourages anyone who may have information related to these incidents or other potential cases to step forward. Anonymous tips can be sent to the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME or left on the website at www.wetip.com. The case is still unfolding, with the investigation being directed by Detective Ryan Girard, Deputy Hector Rodriguez, and Deputy Jake Dances of the Chino Hills Police Station.
