A suspect was arrested after police discovered a large collection of stolen tools and construction materials in Riverside Tuesday.
The suspect was identified as Joaquin Jimenez, 52, according to the Riverside Police Department.
At around 7:15 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Jimenez’s van near Jurupa Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard.
Inside the van, police found a large collection of stolen property that was taken from a construction site earlier that morning.
Officers also found suspected methamphetamine, a drug pipe, a homemade zip gun and other items that were believed to be stolen.
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A man was arrested after police discovered a large collection of stolen tools and construction materials, along with suspected methamphetamine, in Riverside on March 18, 2025. (Riverside Police Department) -
A man was arrested after police discovered a large collection of stolen tools and construction materials, along with suspected methamphetamine, in Riverside on March 18, 2025. (Riverside Police Department) -
A man was arrested after police discovered a large collection of stolen tools and construction materials, along with suspected methamphetamine, in Riverside on March 18, 2025. (Riverside Police Department) -
A man was arrested after police discovered a large collection of stolen tools and construction materials, along with suspected methamphetamine, in Riverside on March 18, 2025. (Riverside Police Department)
Police said Jimenez has a criminal history of prior thefts and drug possessions. He was taken into custody and is being held without bail.
No further details were released as the investigation remains ongoing. A
nyone with information on the case can call Riverside Police at 951-826-5700.
