VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with an attempted arson at The Gym in Victorville.
Deputies responded at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to the 14000 block of Valley Center Drive in Victorville for a report of an attempted arson investigation.
According to a written statement from the Victorville Police Department, surveillance video showed an unknown adult male attempting to ignite a piece of paper on the northeast side of the building.
Officials said the subject was unsuccessful in starting a fire and left the area prior to deputies’ arrival.
Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspect as Elijah Alvarez, a 20-year-old resident of Victorville.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Alvarez was contacted by detectives during an unrelated incident in which he was attempting to steal merchandise from a local store. Alvarez was detained and transported to the Victorville Police Department station for questioning.
Detectives determined Alvarez acted alone in the attempted arson and that the incident is not connected to prior arson investigations involving The Gym.
Elijah Alvarez was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for PC 455(a) – Attempted Arson.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information online at www.wetip.com.
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