A suspect on probation was arrested for auto theft in Westminster

Over the weekend, a Westminster police officer located a parked stolen vehicle in a mobile home complex on the 14000 block of Magnolia.

The suspect fled on foot into the flood control channel and into a back yard out of sight.

A perimeter was established and both the Cypress Police K9 unit and the OC Sheriff’s Duke helicopter were requested to assist.

A yard to yard search of the are was conducted, and the suspect was located up in a tree and surrendered to the k9.

The suspect was on probation and had active warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and booked at the OC Jail.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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