1. Suspects in violent Southern California home invasion
2. Gang ties in alleged robbery incident.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : Four individuals with suspected gang affiliations have been apprehended in connection with a violent home invasion robbery in San Bernardino County. The suspects, identified as Marcos Guerrero, Elijah Gafare, Cynthia Leal, and Vincent Solarez, are believed to have ties to gangs in the Inland Empire and are allegedly responsible for a string of home invasions, assaults, and extortions targeting local business owners.
The incident occurred on March 12 when the suspects forcibly entered a residence on the 18000 block of Valley Boulevard in Bloomington around 3 a.m. The victims, a man and a woman, were awoken at gunpoint by the suspects. The male victim was physically assaulted and struck with a firearm, while the female victim was held captive. The suspects made off with approximately $12,500 in cash, as well as the hard drive containing footage from the home’s surveillance cameras and the victims’ vehicle.
Following the robbery, the male victim contacted law enforcement for assistance and was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Detectives were able to identify three of the suspects involved in the crime, leading to the execution of search warrants at two separate residences on May 30. Guerrero and Leal were apprehended at an apartment in Glendora, while Gafare was arrested at a residence in West Covina.
On June 11, investigators located a fourth suspect, Solarez, who was allegedly implicated in the home invasion. Solarez was spotted driving in Upland near the intersection of North Campus Avenue and East Washington Boulevard, where he was promptly stopped and taken into custody. A subsequent search of Solarez’s home yielded evidence linked to the robbery, according to authorities.
All four suspects have been charged with residential robbery, assault with a firearm, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Detectives suspect that there may be additional unreported incidents involving the suspects and have released their booking photos to aid in recognition by potential victims.
Individuals with information pertinent to the case are urged to contact Detective Pedersen at the Fontana Sheriff’s Station by dialing 909-356-6767. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
In light of the ongoing investigation, authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of the community amidst these troubling events..
1. suspects with alleged gang ties arrested in violent Southern California home invasion robbery
2. suspects arrested in violent Southern California home invasion robbery.
