FBI Press Release
Following a bank robbery this morning in San Dimas, California, law enforcement has linked an unidentified suspect known only as the “Luger Bandit” to a seventh bank, six of which were robbed and one where an attempted robbery occurred. Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are seeking the public’s assistance in order to identify and determine the whereabouts of the Luger Bandit. Two of the banks that were victimized are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.*
The suspect was described by witnesses as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years in age; between 5’8” and 6” in height; and approximately 200 lbs.
During each robbery, the suspect orders employees and customers to the ground, brandishes a weapon and demands cash in various denominations. The suspect’s weapon has been described by witnesses as silver in color and resembling a German Luger-style weapon. During today’s robbery, the Luger Bandit entered the Chase Bank at 1198 Via Verde Avenue in San Dimas and demanded cash while brandishing a weapon.
In previous robberies, witnesses have described the suspect’s vehicle as a charcoal gray BMW, 3-series with a sports package.
The suspect can be seen in bank surveillance photos wearing pullover sweatshirts with hoods and jeans, as well as a facemask, sunglasses and black gloves to conceal his appearance. The suspect is also carrying a black bag with a strap during the robberies.
The Luger Bandit has been linked to the following robberies:
1/3/13 Wells Fargo Granada Hills
2/18/13 Wells Fargo Fontana
3/8/13 Wells Fargo San Dimas (Attempt)
3/12/13 Chase Bank Mira Loma
6/4/13 Bank of America Corona
1/8/14 Wells Fargo Bank Corona
4/9/14 Chase Bank San Dimas
Bank surveillance photographs from today’s robbery and previous robberies are being released publicly in order to identify the suspect (see below). Anyone with information as to the identity or the whereabouts of the unidentified suspect known as the Luger Bandit is urged to contact the FBI or dial 911. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached 24 hours a day at 310 477-6565.
This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; the Los Angeles Police Department; the Fontana Police Department; the Corona Police Department; and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
*Specific criteria for each bank reward offer applies.
Category Archives: IE News
CHINO/ONTARIO: Serial Burglars Strike Restaurants Again
Photo Courtesy: City of Chino
Anyone with information about the suspect shown above is asked to contact the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.
Staff Reports
Chino/Ontario – Three more local restaurants have been struck by serial burglars this week, making a total of 16 since last year.
On March 31, between 3:45 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., windows were smashed and small restaurants were burglarized, including Nick’s Pizzeria, located at 4125 Riverside Drive in Chino, Sonora’s Restaurant, located at 11738 Central Avenue in Chino, and Dragon Loco, located at 2509 South Euclid in Ontario.
There have been 16 similar burglaries of small restaurants that have occurred in the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, and Ontario since early last November, according to the City of Chino. Detectives believe that all of the burglaries are connected and are asking the community for help in identifying the suspect.
Surveillance footage taken from various crime scenes was able to film the suspect, who is believed to be a Hispanic male, approximately 5’-10” tall. Police believe he may also be working with a partner.
The Chino Police Department is asking the public to look closely at the recent photos taken from the video surveillance cameras and contact the Chino Police if you have any information related to the burglaries or the suspect.
The Chino Police Department can be reached at (909) 628-1234. Photos can also be seen online at www.cityofchino.org.
Pomona: 7-Year Old Hit by Pick-Up Truck in Pomona
By Tiana Goegebuer
A 7-year old girl is in critical condition after being hit by a pick-up truck in Pomona. The accident occurred on Sunday, March 30 at an intersection just east of San Antonio Ave. The victim and her older sister began crossing the street at about 6:45 p.m., and a dark colored sedan yielded for them.
A Ford F-150 truck was behind the sedan, and the driver decided to maneuver to the right, going around the stopped sedan. While passing the sedan, the truck hit the little girl. She was admitted to a local hospital in critical condition, suffering from multiple head and chest injuries. The name of the girl has not been released.
The driver of the F-150 was an unlicensed 52-year old woman. Police say that she has been cooperative with the investigation, and do not believe that alcohol was not involved in the incident. The sedan’s driver left the scene before he or she could be interviewed.
Job job job: Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant – Eastvale Chamber of Commerce (Eastvale)
compensation: $16-$18/ Hour DOE
contract job part-time
non-profit organization app deadline 4/7
Executive Assistant to the Board
Job Summary:
Assist the Board of Directors with the overall running of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce.
Oversee the planning, marketing and execution of all Chamber events. Act as the liaison between
all Chamber members and the BOD to communicate member wants and needs as well as member
feedback.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for accounting functions including billing and membership accounting, preparing deposits, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, generating financial reports, completing tax forms and other financial record keeping. QuickBooks is utilized for accounting functions.
2. Oversee the planning, marketing and execution of all Chamber events (i.e. Morning and Evening Mixers, Quarterly events, Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, etc.)
3. Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly Board Meetings by creating the meeting agenda and recording minutes that are to be distributed no later than the Tuesday after each Board meeting.
4. Must attend and emcee ALL Chamber hosted events listed above.
5. Must work in conjunction with the Ambassador Co-Chairs in order to coordinate Ambassador volunteer help at Chamber events.
6. Must work in conjunction with the Marketing Assistant/Recruiter to recruit and retain new and existing members and volunteers.
7. Work in conjunction with the Marketing Assistant/ Recruiter to manage the Chamber Website and online media presence.
8. Maintain Chamber brand image by presenting oneself as well as the organization in a professional and distinguished manner.
9. Maintain exceptional customer service for all current and potential members by acting as the point person for all Chamber inquiries as well as assisting members with questions and concerns.
10. Operate and maintain the Chamber business phone during normal business operating hours.
11. Properly relay information to the correct Board Member for expedited responses to ensure that all Chamber matters are being handled effectively and in a time-bound manner.
*May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or Chamber Support Staff
Requirements:
• Must be able to dedicate a minimum of 25-28 hours per week to Chamber focused initiatives
• Must submit invoices in an accurate and timely manger (Bi-Monthly — 1st & 15th )
• Must attend 85% of Chamber functions throughout the year
• Must have proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have a background in one of the following:
o Marketing
o Public Relations
o Management
o Communications
o Human Resources
o Customer Service
Purpose:
The purpose of the Executive Assistant to the Board is to bridge the gap between the members of the Chamber and the Board of Directors. This position is to act as the point person for all questions, comments and concerns while redirecting members and potential members to the right resources for their needs. The Executive Assistant to the Board is to be seen as the face to the Chamber and should spearhead all current Chamber events as well as provide new and innovative events that build membership value and Chamber membership base.
Respond to this link:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ofc/4398146558.html
Inland Empire: Imagination
BY NANCY STOOPS
Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I can remember gathering leaves of all colors and shapes, collecting sea shells, and anything else that one might find in the water. I would fill up my wagon with water and create an underwater adventure for everybody to enjoy with the use of a snorkel and mask. My friends and I would put on singing and dancing shows for the entire neighborhood. My brothers and I would create backyard carnivals for everybody to experience. I was always playing dress up and had the ability to become so many different people. This dress up play helped prepare me for all the hats I have worn over the span of my lifetime.
I can remember my imagination was encouraged by my parents, family and friends. I credit that imagination for who I am today. I credit my imagination for making me a creative thinker and a person that always thinks way beyond the box. As I was raising my son, Bryan, he always used his imagination in his play as well. He would create the most wonderful lands in our living room. His creations could literally make you feel as if you were transcended to another world. We would spend days playing in the worlds he created. As an adult, my son is one of the most creative people I have ever met. His imagination was encouraged and totally supported in every way.
Universities are now looking for the well-rounded individual. I think helping your child develop their imagination is an important part of becoming well-rounded and learning to think for yourself and out of the box. Imagination is such a crucial part of play, but also a very important part of many careers. Don’t allow technology to take the place of imagination. Instead, find a way to incorporate both imagination and technology into your life and your child’s life. Don’t be afraid to imagine. Many times our imagination creates a path for our lives.
This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T. Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She also runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, groups for teens, and is available as a motivational speaker for employees and organizations. For more information about any of these services, feel free to page her at (626) 935-3818. You may also e-mail her at stoopsshecter@earthlink.net. Nancy’s new book, “Live Heal and Grow,” is available at www.RoseDogBookstore.com or at Amazon.com.
3-2014 Community News
Diamond Bar: 21st Wine Soirée – Save the Date
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY FRIENDS
(Courtesy of Diamond Bar Friends of the Library
Diamond Bar -– Enjoy the company of old and new friends and celebrate Diamond Bar by participating in the 21st Annual Wine Soirée, to be held on Sunday, April 27, at the Diamond Bar Center. All of the proceeds go directly to your local community library. Chairs Nancy Lyons, Rick Rogers and Tony Torng announced that they have much to celebrate in 2014, with this year’s theme being: “Friends of the Library and the City of Diamond Bar – Growing Up Together.” Diamond Bar will commemorate its 25th birthday, incorporating in April 1989, along with the 21st Anniversary of the Wine Soirée that started in March 1994.
Come, bring your friends and neighbors, and join this festive and exciting afternoon with delicious food from local restaurants, a great selection of wine to taste, music, and silent and live auctions. Some of the delicious food offerings will be provided by Aljibani Halal Market, Buca di BEPPO Italian Restaurant, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Claro’s Italian Restaurant, Coco’s Bakery, Diamond Bar Golf Course, Diamond Palace, Graber Olive House, Got Taco Party, It’s A Grind, Julie’s Café, Mandarin Taste Restaurant, Mother’s Market & Kitchen, Round Table Pizza, and The Whole Enchilada. Please stop by their restaurants, enjoy their delicious food and thank them for their support of the Diamond Bar Library, and literacy in our community.
Many exiting and desirable prizes are being donated for this year’s Wine Soirée. One exciting prize in the live auction will be a two-night stay at Cass Vineyard in beautiful Paso Robles, along with a day of tasting (chauffeured in their 1947 Chrysler Windsor Limo), gourmet lunch, and barrel tasting for four at the Cass Winery.
With your help, the Friends gave over $30,000 in 2013 for much-needed materials, programs, books, magazines, and more, that would not have been possible without the Wine Soirée and our non-profit bookstore, Basically BOOKS. In 2012, the Friends, in association with the Wine Soirée, donated $80,000 to partner with the County of Los Angeles and the City of Diamond Bar to create the new library. This wonderful addition to Diamond Bar would not have been possible without the help of the community.
Those attending this great event can feel good that all the fun they are having – the food and wines they taste, the auction items they win, the music they enjoy – will help to improve the quality of life and learning. The annual Wine Soirée is an institution in Diamond Bar and is a great way to meet new and old friends and neighbors. Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door. Advertising is also available in our beautiful Annual Program. A unique souvenir wine glass and program are included with each ticket. Tickets and program information are available by calling (909) 861-2002.
Eastvale Police Department Conducts Safety Oriented Saturation Patrol
Courtesy City of Eastvale
CITY OF EASTVALE – On Wednesday, February 19th the Eastvale Police Department conducted yet another special saturation patrol in the City of Eastvale focused on driver safety.
The officers provided additional education, awareness and enforcement in the area of Limonite Avenue and Hamner Avenue. Visitors to the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center may have seen four patrol units gathered together conducting a field briefing prior to this special operation.
The safety saturation patrol resulted in 17 citations issued for various moving violations including: driving without a seat belt, driving while using a hand-held wireless telephone devises (Vehicle Code Sections 23123 and 27315) or illegal turning movements.
The goal of the special enforcement measures is to provide an increased education, awareness and traffic enforcement which have proven to be very successful in the city.
For your safety, citizens are encouraged to always obey the posted speed limits, wear your seat belt(s), refrain from using a hand-held wireless telephone devise while driving and follow the traffic signal movements.
Pomona: Black History Month Living Museum At Armstrong Elementary
BY PUSD
Pomona – Students from Neil Armstrong Elementary School will portray the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement as part of a living history museum event being held at the school on Friday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Students will dress, act and speak like their historical counterparts as they educate visitors about Black History Month and the Civil Rights Movement. Neil Armstrong Elementary School is located at 22750 Beaverhead Drive, Pomona CA, 91766.
Diamond Bar: Golf Tournament Named After DB Volunteer Jeffrey Lowe
By SARAH ARMIJO
Diamond Bar – At their Jan. 22 meeting, the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Booster Club voted to honor the many years of volunteer service of doctor and Deputy Sheriff, Jeffrey W. Lowe, by dedicating their upcoming April 7 golf tournament in his honor.
Dr. Jeffrey Lowe passed away at just 48-years old, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, of apparent heart failure. Dr. Lowe held his chiropractic practice in the Albertson’s shopping center on Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue for almost 20 years. He was the current President of the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Booster Club, former Diamond Bar Rotary President, past board member of the Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce, and a San Bernardino County Sheriff Reserve Deputy for over 20 years, in the patrol and homicide division.
The Sheriff’s Booster Golf Tournament will be held at the Western Hills Country Club in Chino Hills, in Lowe’s honor. The tournament registration will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and shotguns will start at 11:30 a.m. An awards luncheon will immediately follow the tournament, where all tee prizes will be given out. Golf competitions include longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one.
Sponsorship opportunities include: Platinum sponsor for $3,000, Gold sponsor for $2,000, and Silver sponsor for $1,000. Additional sponsorship opportunities include soft drink/beer car sponsors ($1,000), hole-in-one sponsor ($500), closest to the pin sponsor ($400), goodie bag sponsor ($500), tee sign sponsor ($100), and the cost for a single player to golf is $100.
For more information about this tournament, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Sgt. Mark Saldacke, at (909) 595-2264 or Booster Club Member, Gil Rivera, at (909) 967-4525.
New Riverside County Sheriff Captain
Sheriff Stan Sniff and Captain Michael Lind (Photo Courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff Department)
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.
Riverside County – Sheriff Stan Sniff promoted Lieutenant Michael Lind to the rank of Captain on Jan. 13, 2014. Captain Lind will begin his new assignment Feb. 6, as the Commander of the Sheriff’s Communication Center. He is replacing Captain Dean Wright who is retiring this month.
Captain Lind has over 26 years of full-time law enforcement experience, all with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Captain Lind began his career in 1987. After completing the Basic Peace Officer Academy, he was assigned to the Corrections Division as a Deputy Sheriff working at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Jail in Indio. In 1990, he transferred to the Banning Sheriff’s Station where he served in the patrol division and as a Field Training Officer.
In 1994, Captain Lind was promoted to the rank of Investigator, and transferred to the Moreno Valley Police Department where he worked auto theft, child abuse, sex crimes, and homicide investigations. In 2001, he was promoted to the rank of Senior Investigator.
In 2002, Captain Lind was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Banning Sheriff’s Station where he worked as a patrol sergeant and served as the sergeant for the Department’s K9 Team.
In 2007, Captain Lind was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, where he worked Floor Operations, the Classification Unit, and Administration.
In March 2010, Captain Lind was transferred to the Perris Station, where he managed both Patrol and Administration Divisions. In September 2011, he was transferred to Dispatch, where he managed Fleet Operations, the Telephone Reporting Unit, and several large construction projects.
Captain Lind has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Cal Baptist University, in Riverside. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Cherry Valley, where they have raised two daughters.
Rancho Cucamonga: Police Bicycle Giveaway
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dept.
Rancho Cucamonga – Christmas came early for 22 children of the Northtown community thanks to a unique, merit-based bicycle giveaway program that focuses on improvements of students in school and their commitment to community service.
The Rancho Police Department and Northtown Community Center hosted the second annual Bike Giveaway event Thursday night at the neighborhood community center.
The students received brand new bicycles, courtesy of Target in Rancho Cucamonga, as a reward for their good attendance, great citizenship and improved grades.
Unlike similar giveaway programs in the county, this was created to encourage — and reward – improved participation in school and the community. More than 40 children from the North Town Community, grades 4 to 5, applied for consideration to the program. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, as well as leaders from the North Town Community, monitored the nominees’ grades, citizenship and attendance by collaborating with school officials.
It is important to note it is not mandatory for participants to have stellar grades, attendance or citizenship to apply. All they need is a willing-ness to do better in school and in their community. Winners are chosen based on overall improvement, not simply a grade point average.
The finalists were chosen based on the above-mentioned criteria, with consideration given to 5th graders because it was the last year they were eligible for the program. Those in the lower grades still have coming years to win.
The purpose of the program is two-fold: to provide a true incentive for children to strive for academic and civic excellence; as well as to bring together law enforcement, community/business leaders and educators for the common goal of motivating our youth.
All 22 bicylces were graciously donated and assembled by Target in Rancho Cucamonga.Initially, only 20 bikes were allotted for the giveaway but 22 students showed they truly deserved a reward and Target pitched in to donate the additional two bicycles. Carol Norris, a leader in the Northtown community, and Patti Coral, Vice Principal of Cucamonga Elementary, were integral in finding families to participate in the program. Sheriff’s Department officials plan to continue the bike give-away each year and give the children of Northtown an increased incentive to strive for greatness.
ABC PR -Community News, Public Relations and Advertising Services 