On a typical Tuesday afternoon, what was intended to be a simple transaction turned into a harrowing ordeal for one watch seller. At around 4:30 p.m. on August 5th, a victim met with what they believed would be a legitimate buyer for their Rolex watch at a Starbucks on Chino Avenue in Chino Hills. Instead, the seller was met with violence as two juveniles and an 18-year-old man allegedly restrained them and forcibly took both the watch and a cell phone.
According to a police report, deputies from the Chino Hills Sheriff's Station were called to the scene and quickly launched an area search for the suspects. Their efforts culminated in a pursuit that ended at the Ontario Airport, where the trio's escape was cut short in a FedEx area. After abandoning their car, the suspects were apprehended without further incident.
Jamier Cole, the 18-year-old resident of Barstow, and his two younger accomplices from Rialto were taken into custody. Cole was booked for robbery at the West Valley Detention Center, while the minors were held at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall. The victim, fortunately, walked away with only minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
The Chino Hills Police Department has issued a call to action for anyone with information to come forward, underscoring the importance of community involvement in law enforcement. "Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000," the statement read. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME or the We-Tip website, showing the avenues available to concerned citizens who prefer to remain unnamed but wish to aid in the pursuit of justice.
