A Victorville woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing over $1,300 worth of merchandise from a JCPenney department store. According to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 4:02 p.m. along the 14300 block of Bear Valley Road in Victorville.
34-year-old Chantay Summer Clifford is accused of walking out with unpaid items from the store and fleeing, once confronted by loss prevention personnel. When Deputy C. Barajas intervened, Clifford had already reached her vehicle in the store’s parking lot where she was approached, and the stolen merchandise, valued at $1,330, was retrieved.
As a result of the theft, Clifford was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on charges of robbery and grand theft. The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information related to this investigation, to contact the Victorville Police Station or anonymously through the We-Tip hotline or their website.
The Sheriff-Coroner Department's statement also included information on how to contact the investigating authorities, urging anyone with further details to aid their ongoing investigation. The call to action emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining safety and order. It read, "Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760)956-5001." Additionally, the statement provided the option for informants to remain anonymous through the We-Tip platform.
