A Victorville woman found herself in hot water after allegedly attempting to swipe a hoard of goods from a local CVS, and then tangling with law enforcement, officials said. Genesis Malissa Torres, 31, was apprehended Wednesday evening after a scuffle that brought deputies to the Bear Valley Road storefront, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported. According to the information provided by the official release, Torres is accused of trying to leave the store with multiple carts loaded with alcohol and various items before an altercation ensued with patrons.
Witnesses at the scene claimed the attempted heist fell apart when Torres, thwarted by her inability to possibly take off with the merchandise-laden carts, began to hurl items across the store in frustration. Eventually, she allegedly exited the premises clutching unpaid merchandise, at which point deputies managed to collar her outside the store. The scuffle with Torres continued as she reportedly resisted arrest but was ultimately subdued and hauled off to High Desert Detention Center, where she faces charges of robbery and resisting an officer.
The incident on Bear Valley Road prompted a swift response from the Victorville station deputies, who were dispatched at around 5:52 p.m. following a distress call from the CVS location. Torres now sits behind bars, while the authorities continue to investigate the case. Interested parties with knowledge of the event are encouraged to reach out to the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911. Anonymous tips can also be channeled through the We-Tip hotline or dropped on their website.
Community members who might want to support are gently prompted to use official channels to convey information. For those preferring to stay anonymous, the assurance to do so is provided through the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78CRIME.
