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.
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.
Anyone with information on the case can call Riverside Police at 951-826-5700.
