Two Victorville Residents Arrested in Fontana for Multiple Counts of Mail Theft
FONTANA, CA – “The residents of Fontana will not stand for crimes that target our neighborhoods. Mail theft is a serious offense that impacts victims financially and personally. It takes the help of our community to stop these crimes, and we appreciate residents who report suspicious activity.
On Christmas Eve, Fontana Police officers were dispatched to a neighborhood near Randall Avenue and Mango Avenue regarding two subjects stealing mail from residential mailboxes. A reporting party provided a description of the suspects’ vehicle, which officers quickly located fleeing the area.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and detained the two occupants, identified as Elizabeth Valenzuela, age 35, and Shala Green, age 39. Both individuals matched the suspect descriptions. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen mail and property, identification cards, bank credit and debit cards, methamphetamine, and narcotic paraphernalia.
Further investigation revealed that both suspects are from Victorville and have no ties to the City of Fontana. Shala Green was also found to have an active arrest warrant and was driving without a valid license. The vehicle was towed, and both suspects were arrested. Santa came early for these two; they were permanently put on Santa’s naughty list.
At this time, officers believe there may be more than 40 victims connected to this incident. Patrol officers are actively notifying those affected.
If you believe you may have been a victim of mail theft, please contact the Fontana Police Department and file a report. Working together, we can protect our community and hold criminals accountable. City of Fontana Police Department City of Fontana, CA – City Government #fontanapd #mailtheft #workingtogether”
Originally published by City of Fontana Police Department
Image courtesy of Fontana PD
