Police Blotter: Arrest Made In Feed Store Robbery

According to San San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, an arrest has been made in the November 25 armed robbery of All Pet Feed & Tack.

The crime was similar in method and suspect description to four other armed robberies that had occurred within a short distance of the intersection of Baseline Street and Sterling Avenue over the past three weeks. Investigators developed physical evidence and obtained witness statements that led them to suspect 19-year-old Justin Washington had committed these crimes.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at about 3:50 PM, Washington was arrested with the help of the Sheriff’s Gang Team in the 7400 block of Elm Street. He was interviewed by Highland station detectives and then booked for Robbery at the Central Detention Center.

Investigators are still seeking information that will lead to the identification of the second suspect in this series of crimes. He is described as a Black male adult in his early 20’s. Anyone with information is urged to contact either Sergeant Don Lupear or Detective Matt Yost at the Highland Sheriff’s station, 909-425-9793. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Police Blotter: Pair Robs All Pet Feed Store

According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, On Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 5:19 PM, deputies responded to 25598 Baseline in reference to an Armed Robbery that just occurred. Two black male adults entered the All Pet Feed & Tack and ordered the employees to the ground at gunpoint. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the business and both suspects fled the scene on foot westbound on Baseline. A search of the area by responding deputies met with negative results. No one was injured during the robbery.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with information about this incident or similar incidents is urged to call Detective Yost or Deputy Leichliter at the Highland Police Station (909) 425-9793 or We Tip at 1-(800)-78-CRIME.

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