A Loma Linda man, identified as Richard Burgan, 42, has been apprehended after allegedly committing a series of crimes that included attempted carjacking, attempted robbery, vandalism, and petty theft across various locations in San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department released information about the incidents and Burgan's arrest through their official communications platform.
Authorities first responded to an attempted robbery on Friday, around 7:30 a.m. at the Chevron gas station located on Mountain View Avenue, where Burgan attempted to steal a cash register. After failing to do so, he fled the scene. To quickly follow up, deputies were called to a petty theft at approximately 9:30 a.m. and then a vandalism report around 10:00 a.m., both of which are now believed to be linked to the same suspect. The second incident involved the theft of a phone left unattended on a counter, while the latter included breaking a car windshield.
Deputies made a significant break in the case on Saturday when Burgan was suspected to have assaulted a victim in the 24700 block of Redlands Boulevard in an attempted carjacking before fleeing. He was located and taken into custody at a nearby business following the event at approximately 11:41 a.m. An ensuing investigation revealed that Burgan was allegedly connected to another strongarm robbery within the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino Police Department.
Following his arrest, Burgan was booked on various charges encompassing carjacking and attempted robbery, crimes for which he is now being held accountable. The Central Station further encouraged anyone with relevant information concerning these incidents to come forward, offering options to provide tips anonymously through contact channels such as We-Tip and its online hotline.
These consecutive and purportedly related incidents have prompted the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to urge the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Victims associated with these events have been kept confidential amidst the ongoing investigation, as noted in the department's summary. Citizens looking to provide any additional details have been directed to the Central Station at (909) 387-3500, or to use the anonymous We-Tip service for reporting. For those seeking more information or to provide tips, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department provides further contact instructions on their website.
