4 suspects with alleged gang ties arrested in violent home invasion robbery in Southern California

Four suspects with alleged gang ties have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion robbery in San Bernardino County.

The suspects were identified as follows:

• Marcos Guerrero, 48, of Glendora
• Elijah Gafare, 35, of West Covina
• Cynthia Leal, 38, from Ontario
• Vincent Solarez, 58 years old, Hautes Terres

Fontana Police Station detectives believe the four suspects have ties to gangs in the Inland Empire and are responsible for a series of home invasions, assaults and extortions of local business owners.

The invasion took place March 12 when the suspects broke into a home in the 18000 block of Valley Boulevard in Bloomington around 3 a.m.

The victims, a man and a woman, were awakened by the suspects at gunpoint. The victim, a man, was assaulted and struck with a gun, while the woman was held against her will, deputies said.

The suspects stole approximately $12,500 in cash and took the hard drive to the home's surveillance cameras along with the victims' vehicle.

After the suspects fled, the victim, a man, called the police for help. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Detectives later identified three suspects involved and a search warrant at two separate homes was served on May 30. Guerrero and Leal were arrested at an apartment in Glendora. Gafare was arrested at a home in West Covina.

On June 11, detectives discovered that a fourth suspect, Solarez, was allegedly involved in the home invasion. Solarez was seen driving in Upland, near the intersection of North Campus Avenue and East Washington Boulevard.

He was arrested and arrested on the spot. A search warrant at Solarez's home turned up evidence related to the home invasion, deputies said.

All four were arrested on charges of robbery, assault with a firearm and conspiracy to commit a felony.

Detectives believe there are other unreported incidents involving the suspects and have released the photos from their booking in case the victims recognize them.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Pedersen at the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at 909-356-6767.

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