Donald Mooch Machuca Accused Of 18 Robberies In 3 Counties

ONTARIO, CA — A Southland man believed to be responsible for multiple robberies across Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties is behind bars, authorities say.

Donald Mooch Machuca, 41, was arrested without incident at his home in Azusa one week ago, Sgt. Bill Russell said.

He is accused of committing 18 robberies, positively identified in 11, where he threatened to shoot store employees if they didn't meet his monetary demands, Russell told Patch.

Police suspect him of robbing small businesses in the cities of Loma Linda, Upland, Chino Hills, as well as cities across the San Gabriel Valley, and in Riverside County, police said.

According to Russell, "he is known to hit fast-food restaurants, gas stations, and cell phone shops."

Police are looking for additional victims who may have more information about the suspect.

If you have information about Donald Mooch Machuca or his connection to criminal activity, contact the Ontario Police Department at 909-986-6711 or call Detective Jeff Crittenden at 909-408-1734.

Information can also be reported anonymously y calling WE-TIP at 800-78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.