Train Robbery Investigation in Hesperia Leads to Arrest of Man with Stolen Truck
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A train robbery investigation early Monday morning led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Hesperia man found in possession of a stolen vehicle.
At approximately 12:22 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, deputies from the Victor Valley station responded to a report from BNSF Railway that a train traveling through Hesperia had been struck by gunfire.
According to BNSF, multiple individuals were observed boarding the train following the incident.
Sheriff’s Aviation (40K) assisted in the search and quickly located a suspicious silver Ford F350 near Summit Valley Road and Foley Road. Deputies determined the vehicle was stolen and was occupied by four individuals, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The driver, identified as Christian Gutierrez, a 31-year-old Hesperia resident, was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. Authorities confirmed that Gutierrez is currently on probation. He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center.
Although no damage from gunfire was confirmed on the train, further investigation revealed a burglary had occurred. BNSF is conducting the ongoing investigation into that incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy A. El Kabany at the Victor Valley station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or online at www.wetip.com.
