Police Release Video of Murder Victim Before Body Found in Redlands Grove

Police released video Thursday of murder victim Sylvia Marie Flores from the day before her body was found in a Redlands orange grove more than three weeks ago, hoping the footage will generate tips to help find her killer.

Investigators also disclosed for the first time they believe Flores was a prostitute who spent time in the San Bernardino area.

The 23-year-old Perris woman was found deceased by a resident in a grove off Almond Avenue west of Alabama Street, northwest of the Citrus Plaza shopping center, the evening of Tuesday Feb. 26.

"Police hope the video will prompt members of the public who may have seen the woman and have information about the events leading up to her death," Redlands spokesman Carl Baker said.

The video was taken about 8:45 a.m. Monday Feb. 25 at a Jack in the Box in the area of Fifth and D streets in San Bernardino, Baker said.

It shows Flores "wearing the same or similar clothing as she was wearing when she was killed," Baker said.

Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen or had contact with Flores before her death.

The video is attached to this report. It can also be viewed at http://youtu.be/CQ_XF4t0pZI.

Details about the cause and manner of Flores' death were not released.

Tipsters were urged to call Detective Frank Rocha at (909) 798-7580 or Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681. Anonymous tipsters text 274637 using the keyword "REDTIP."

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