Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested on Roof of Victorville DD’s Discounts Store

A dramatic late-night police operation unfolded in Victorville, California, culminating in the arrest of a suspect who attempted to evade law enforcement by hiding on the roof of a local retail establishment. The incident, which began as an attempted armed robbery at a fast-food drive-thru, drew a heavy response from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

The Drive-Thru Confrontation

According to deputies from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station, the series of events began at approximately 7:05 p.m. on November 25, 2024. A woman was waiting in the drive-thru lane of the Jack in the Box restaurant, located near Seventh Street and La Paz Drive, when she was approached by an adult male brandishing a knife. The suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Hector Anthony Delrio, demanded money and personal property. When the victim resisted and the attempted robbery failed, Delrio fled the scene on foot, prompting an immediate search of the commercial area by responding deputies.

Rooftop Arrest at dd's DISCOUNTS

With the assistance of witnesses and surveillance coordination, deputies traced the suspect's flight path to the nearby shopping plaza at 14598 7th Street. Officers established a perimeter around the dd's DISCOUNTS store and discovered Delrio hiding on the building's roof. Utilizing specialized equipment and tactical positioning, deputies took the suspect into custody without further incident. Delrio was subsequently booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on felony charges of attempted robbery.

Broader retail theft context

This dramatic capture highlights ongoing concerns regarding retail security and public safety in Victorville's shopping corridors. Additional reports from the Victorville Daily Press indicate that retail establishments in the area have faced repeated incidents of theft, including instances where high-value merchandise such as purses and handbags were stolen in broad daylight. Local authorities have stepped up patrols and surveillance monitoring around major discount stores and shopping plazas to combat both opportunistic thefts and violent confrontations, resulting in several recent arrests and jailings of suspects involved in retail crime syndicates.