Why Santa Ana families need to save and plan instead of relying on Kermes fundraisers
World Savings Day falls on October 31. This day is a reminder for us to think about our finances and our financial planning. This point is hammered home in Santa…
The Westminster Police are searching for a distraction theft suspect who stole over $7K
The Westminster Police Department has released a picture of a male suspect who allegedly engaged in a distraction theft where he stole a victim's debit card and then withdrew over…
Fugitive member of Chilean ATM robbery crew arrested in Orange County after ATM bombing
FRESNO, Calif. — A member of an ATM robbery crew has been arrested and charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery arising from a string of robberies…
Man wanted for a distraction theft at an Irvine ATM
A victim was using an ATM at Culver and Michelson when a man approached her, grabbed her debit card, and offered to help, according to the Irvine Police Department. Later,…
Three bank jugging suspects from Texas arrested on burglary charges by the Irvine Police
Three men are in custody after committing a vehicle burglary Tuesday and may be connected to additional bank-jugging cases, according to the Irvine Police Department. A nationwide trend known as…
Police are searching for a suspect who has tried to rob banks in Santa Ana and Tustin
Police detectives are attempting to identify this suspect involved in an attempted robbery at two local banks in the Tustin/Santa Ana area, according to the Tustin Police Department. During the…
Two suspects were arrested for scamming an elderly O.C. woman out of $35K via a fraudulent email
Last week, an elderly Newport Beach resident reported being defrauded out of $35,000 cash after she received a fraudulent email from scammers who convinced her to withdraw cash from her…
Three L.A. County bank “Juggers” arrested for north O.C. theft
Yesterday afternoon, the ATF Orange County Violent Crime Task Force, which includes Fullerton Police Department detectives, conducted a follow-up investigation on a suspected “bank jugging” incident that occurred in the…
New CA laws will protect us against unfair bank overdraft fees
A new bills will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, will protect consumers against unfair bank fees. AB 2017 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) and SB 1075 by Senator Steven Bradford…
Man wanted for stealing $25K from an Irvine woman via fraud
A man is suspected of being involved in a complex fraud case, according to the Irvine Police Department. The victim had multiple accounts illegally accessed, $25,000 taken from her bank…
A man aggressively stole an ATM card and withdrew cash from an Irvine victim’s bank account
A victim withdrew funds from an ATM in a nearby city, according to the Irvine Police Department. A male suspect watched the victim input their pin before pushing them out…
Armed Orange County bank robbery suspect arrested
LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Dec. 13, 2024): On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, Orange County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Edward Eugene Redd, 49, of Lake Forest, on suspicion of robbing a Chase Bank…
Four men in Irvine stole and cashed over $316K worth of cashier’s checks
Two cashier's checks were intercepted from a FedEx parcel and replaced with fraudulent checks, according to the Irvine Police Department. Picture Courtesy of the Irvine Police Dept. Four men are…
Anaheim pair arrested on grand theft charges after a police pursuit in Irvine
Yesterday morning, police detectives were checking banks and spotted suspicious subjects possibly involved in fraudulent activity at a bank near Culver and Irvine Center Drive, according to the Irvine Police…