Phelan man arrested on suspicion of armed robberies in Redlands, Highland and San Bernardino

A Phelan man suspected of robbing stores in Highland, Redlands and San Bernardino was arrested on Monday

Matthew Alferez, 36, was arrested on Monday evening while leaving a residence on the 1100 block of Merada Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The department said in a statement that Alferez was suspected of robbing a Cell Zone Wireless store in Highland at gunpoint on April 15.

“During the investigation, deputies determined the suspect entered the store, produced a handgun and robbed the victim of cash,” officials said in a statement.

The Sheriff’s Department also said Alferez is suspected of robbing a liquor store at gunpoint on April 18 in Redlands and a Chevron gas station in San Bernardino on April 28.

“However, the (Chevron) clerk was able to take the loaded handgun away from Alferez before he left the location in a stolen vehicle,” officials said.

Authorities said investigators found ammunition and a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine inside Alferez’s vehicle.

Alferez was booked into the Central Detention Center with a bail of $100,000.

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