A store employee fought off two burglars at the MainPlace Mall

On 06/26/2023, the suspects entered a store inside MainPlace Mall. After selecting multiple items of merchandise valued at over $2,700, both suspects ran out of the store without paying.

A store employee chased after them and after a physical altercation the cashier was able to recover all the stolen merchandise, however the suspects fled the area before the police officers could arrive.

• Suspect 1: Male, Hispanic, 5’06” tall, thin build, shaved black hair, brown eyes, mustache, wearing a green button up long sleeve, black shorts, white long socks and black and red Jordan’s.
• Suspect 2: Male, White, 6’00” tall, thin build, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black hat, gray sweater, black shorts and long knee high socks.

Anyone with information on the identity of the wanted suspects is asked to contact Detective Engle at (714) 245-8351 or TEngle@santa-ana.com.