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Highland – Armed Robbery at A & S Liquor

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By Inland Empire • Nov 24th, 2009 • Category: Topics

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On November 21, 2009 at approximately 10:46 p.m., deputies from the Highland Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a call of an armed robbery that occurred at A & S Liquor in the 8000 block of Del Rosa in the City of Highland.

Upon arrial, deputies were advised that the suspect had entered the store, brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect’s description was immediately aired to all surrounding deputies in the area of the incident location. A subject matching the suspect’s description was observed fleeing the location by a Sheriff’s Deputy and was detained.

During the investigation, the victim identified as the suspect, Marvin Avinger, as being involved in the robbery.

A trail of evidence was located and showed the path the suspect took while fleeing. Marvin Avinger was arrested without incident, transported and booked into the West Valley Detention Center. Avinger is being charged with PC 211 Armed Robbery. The stolen money was located on his person and returned to the victim.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Leon at the Highland Sheriff’s Station at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip Website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Leon

Station: Highland Police Station

Phone No.: (909) 425-9793

via Public Affairs Division.

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