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This week’s Cochino List includes the Broken Yolk Cafe

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange, Orange County, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 8. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Broken Yolk Cafe, 2810 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: Oct. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 7
Thanh De Nhat Com Tam, 9864 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, Closed: Sept. 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 1
King’s Donuts, 1300 S. Euclid St., Suites U-T, Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 2
Orange Tei at Anaheim Packing House, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suites 202-203, Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Insufficient hot water
Carnitas San Juan #6, 1300 S. Euclid St., Suites A-C, Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water
Super 7 Market, 7481 Katella Ave., Stanton, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Oct. 6
My Thai Restaurant, 2417 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: Oct. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
Woodfire Kabob, 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Suite 1055, Laguna Hills, Closed: Oct. 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 4
Minami, 24391 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite A, Laguna Hills, Closed: Oct. 6, Reason: Rodent infestation
Restaurant at The Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills, Closed: Sept. 30, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Oct. 1

Former O.C. Lyft driver gets 8 years in prison for raping a customer

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, OCDA, Orange Leave a comment

Jorge Tapiacastro, a 46-year-old former Lyft driver, got only eight years in prison for raping a woman who had paid him to take her home, almost two years ago. Tapiacastro was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 1. He was convicted back on July 28 of felonies including rape, rape, sexual battery and false imprisonment charges.

The victim, whose name has been withheld, was taken to a friend’s home in Costa Mesa, by her husband, on August 31, 2019. She proceeded to drink four or five vodka sodas with a few of her friends, according to the prosecutors.

The victim and two of her friends then took an Uber ride to the Bungalow bar in Huntington Beach at about 9:30 p.m. She then drank three to five more vodka sodas.

The victim used the Lyft app on her smart phone at about 12:30 a.m. to get a ride home. Tapiacastro picked her up at about 12:50 a.m. However he pulled over to the side of the road about a half-mile from her home, in Orange, then got into the backseat with the victim, who by then had passed out.

Tapiacastro told the victim that she was “beautiful” then he sexually assaulted her, according to the prosecutors. He then got out and she also exited the vehicle before Tapiacastro drove off and left her there.

The victim’s husband was able to find her at around La Veta Avenue and Glassell Street in Orange and then took her home. He later took her to a hospital.

The victim’s blood-alcohol level was .131 and DNA evidence found on her linked Tapiacastro to the assault, sealing his fate.

Two multifamily properties in Orange will convert to affordable housing

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Editor Posted in Affordable Housing, Housing, Orange, Real Estate Leave a comment

Newport Beach, CA (September 22, 2021) – Waterford Property Company (Waterford) in partnership with California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) continue its push to become California’s leader in essential housing with the acquisition of two multifamily properties in Orange, CA totaling 356 units.

The acquisitions include Cameo, a 262-unit multifamily community located at 1055 W. Town and Country Road, for $149 million and Garrison, a 94-unit multifamily community located at 1725 West Katella Avenue for $57.05 million. These communities will provide housing affordability to the state’s “missing middle income” demographic which is comprised of households earning between $56,000 and $134,000.

Upon taking ownership, Waterford, as administrator, and CSDA will immediately lower rents for qualified new residents making between 60% to 120% of the area median income (AMI). Waterford anticipates average rental savings of 12 percent for qualified tenants leasing at these Orange properties.

“California has a housing crisis. Our nurses, teachers, librarians, first responders and civil servants earn too much to qualify for traditional affordable housing yet not enough to live in the communities they serve. This negatively impacts the state’s economy and leads to increased congestion, crime, pollution, poor student performance and social unrest,” said Sean Rawson, co-founder, Waterford.

The Orange City Council voted 7 to 0 on August 10 to approve the acquisitions. Orange Councilmember Arianna Barrios said during the meeting, “I am excited and thrilled regarding the innovation that was shown… I applaud you for the job you did because this fills the gap in our housing numbers we didn’t have before …and gives a lot of relief to those who need it most, especially coming out of the pandemic.”

The Orange acquisitions mark Waterford’s seventh and eighth multifamily acquisitions in partnership with CSCDA. Waterford’s Essential Housing portfolio now totals 2,378 units and over $1.45 billion of tax exempt bond issuances.

As one of California’s most active providers of essential housing, Waterford has seen tremendous success implementing affordability restrictions in its communities. For example, at Oceanaire, the third property acquired by Waterford and CSCDA, Waterford notes that the average unit leased under this essential housing program is saving 18.7 percent on rent when compared to current market rents or approximately $7,189.79 of household savings per year.

“The ‘missing middle’ is the most difficult segment of the population to provide housing for because it is a high barrier to entry price point that makes the financial feasibility of producing new units extremely difficult. With this program we are able to acquire market rate assets and convert them to workforce units immediately. To put this into context, in less than a year we have converted nearly 2,500 units to workforce housing. In comparison, it typically takes three to four years to the develop the same number of units,” said John Drachman, co-founder, Waterford. “The opportunity to make an immediate impact is what makes this program so transformative at a time when apartment rents are only on the rise.”

For the Cameo transaction, Joseph Smolen, Geoff Boler, and Lee Redmond of Eastdil Secured represented Waterford. The seller was Toll Brothers. For the Garrison transaction, Waterford was represented by Tom Moran of Berkadia. The seller was BMV Marble, LLC.

Waterford Property Company is a diversified real estate investment and development company with an established track record in the acquisition and development of over $2 billion in multifamily and commercial properties. Its expertise includes developing mixed-use multifamily projects throughout California, developing and investing in affordable housing and repositioning existing commercial properties. It is led by its co-Founders John Drachman and Sean Rawson. For more information, visit www.waterfordco.com.

CSCDA is a joint powers authority founded by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties in 1988 to enable local government and eligible private entities access to low-cost, tax-exempt financing for projects that provide a tangible public benefit, contribute to social and economic growth and improve the overall quality of life in local communities throughout California. CSCDA is comprised of more than 530 cities, counties and special districts, and has issued more than $65 billion through 1,700 plus transactions across its diverse public benefit financing programs. For more information, visit www.cscda.org.

Anaheim man charged with sexually assaulting a Chapman University student on campus

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Cochino Alert, Crime, OCDA, Orange Leave a comment

SANTA ANA — A 22-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Chapman University freshman outside of her dormitory early Friday morning.

Dalante Jerome Bell, 22, of Anaheim, has been charged with one felony count of assault with intent to commit a sex offense and sexual penetration by a foreign object.

Bell faces a maximum of sentence of eight years in state prison if convicted on all charges. He is currently being held at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange on $500,000.

Around midnight on September 23, 2021, Bell is accused of wearing a mask and attacking an 18-year-old student who was video chatting with her boyfriend. The woman fought back against her attacker, who fled the scene as people came to help the victim.

Numerous surveillance cameras captured the attacker leaving the scene.

Bell was arrested by the Orange Police Department after his parents watched news coverage of the attack and recognized their son as a person of interest

“College students should be focused on learning, not worrying about being sexually assaulted by someone lurking in the shadows outside of their dorm,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “This brave woman did what she could to fight back and call for help. Thankfully this individual was quickly arrested and is no longer able to prey on unsuspecting college students. And now the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will do everything it can to ensure this sexual predator is held accountable.”

Deputy District Attorney Austin Neiman of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

Chapman University sexual assault suspect turned in to police by a family member

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Cochino Alert, Crime, Orange Leave a comment

Last night, after the photo of the suspect was released to the public, the suspect was brought to Chapman University to surrender by a family member and Chapman University notified the Orange Police Department.

The suspect is not a student and has no connection to Chapman University.

Dalante Jerome Bell, 22, of Anaheim was arrested and later booked at Orange County Jail for Assault with Intent to Commit Rape.

Suspect caught on surveillance video at Chapman University

“We will not tolerate this type of heinous criminal activity in Orange. We hope the students and staff of Chapman University and residents of Orange can regain a sense of safety knowing this suspect has been arrested and we are confident he will be held to answer on the charges,” said Orange Police Chief Dan Adams.

Anyone with additional information about this case or other potential victims are asked to contact Orange Police Detective Costa at 714-744-7521 or scosta@orangepd.org.

Sexual assault thwarted at Chapman University by a victim with a second-degree black belt

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, Orange Leave a comment

On 9/24/21, at approximately 12:40 a.m., a suspect physically and sexually assaulted a student near her dorm at Chapman University, in the area of Walnut and Grand, according to the Orange Police Department.

The suspect picked the wrong student to assault as it turned out she has a second-degree black belt. She fought back and forced the man to flee as she chased him.

At the time of the assault, the suspect was described as wearing black clothing and a skeleton style mask or gator.

The suspect was last seen walking south on Glassell Street. Surveillance video shows the suspect after he removed his face covering and sweatshirt.

If anyone has information, contact Det. Costa at 714-744-7521.

The Orange police are looking for a big-eared suspect who stole from a Target

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, Orange Leave a comment

On 09/11/21, a male suspect stole merchandise from a Target store in the City of Orange.

When he was confronted at the exit, he sprayed a store employee with pepper spray and fled.

He left the scene in a red Dodge Journey with black wheels and collision damage to the rear driver’s side door.

If you recognize the suspect or vehicle, please call Detective O’Neil-Tennant at 714-744-7313.

An elderly woman drove off the St. Joseph parking structure and died

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Orange Leave a comment

Today at 9:21 a.m., city of Orange police officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at a parking structure at St. Joseph’s Hospital, located at 1142 W. La Veta Avenue.

Officers discovered a 2007 Toyota sedan had crashed through a wall on the fourth floor of the structure and fell to the ground level.

Prior to our arrival, the Toyota was upside down but was turned right-side up by witnesses in the area.

The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota, a female in her seventies, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Pepper Street was closed south of La Veta Avenue while authorities investigated the car and the crash site Friday afternoon.

The Orange Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the collision. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Orange Police Department at 714-744-7444.

Man arrested for using a drone to try to smuggle drugs into the Theo Lacy Jail

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Editor Posted in Costa Mesa, Drugs, Guns, OC Sheriff, Orange, Orange County Leave a comment

ORANGE, Ca. (Sept. 16, 2021) The Custody Intelligence Unit (CIU) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, arrested a man suspected of using a drone in an attempt to smuggle drugs into the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.

CIU investigators were advised of a drone carrying narcotics that landed in an outdoor recreation area of the jail. The drone was carrying 2 grams of heroin, 4 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 15 Xanax pills and approximately 15 muscle relaxers.

Through their investigation, the CIU identified a possible suspect in the city of Costa Mesa and obtained a search warrant for the man’s residence. During their search, investigators confiscated numerous illegal firearms, fentanyl and a controller determined to pair with the drone that landed at Theo Lacy.

The suspect also was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle and had been renting his residence using fraudulent identification. Investigators also recovered materials determined to be associated with identify theft and fraudulent criminal activity in the man’s residence.

Chey Cody Smart, 43, of Costa Mesa was arrested on suspicion of multiple felony drug and firearms charges, along with grand theft. He was booked into the Orange County Jail on Sept. 14. It also was determined Smart had a warrant for his arrest issued by Mendocino County, California for felony weapons charges.

“The Custody Intelligence Unit is extremely proactive in intercepting narcotics attempting to come into our jails,” said Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes. “They have adopted an investigative strategy that includes locating the outside entities attempting to bring narcotics into our facilities, and this case is a great example of that work. We will continue to stay diligent in keeping those entrusted to our custody and care safe, and we will hold accountable those who attempt to threaten that safety.”

La Habra mother found to be sane when she pushed her infant off the CHOC parking structure

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, OCDA, Orange, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A La Habra mother was found by a jury to be sane when she pushed her 7-month-old son off the fourth story of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County parking structure in Orange, killing the infant.

Sonia Hermosillo, 41, of La Habra, was convicted by a jury last month of one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of assault on a child causing death. Hermosillo had entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity, triggering a separate trial to determine whether she was legally insane at the time of the crime.

The same jury which convicted Hermosillo of first-degree murder also found her to be sane at the time of the murder.

Hermosillo is currently being held on no bail. She faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life. She is scheduled to be sentenced on October 29, 2021 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana in Department C30.

On Aug. 22, 2011, Hermosillo drove her 7-month-old son, Baby Noe, to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and parking her car on the fourth floor of a parking structure. The baby suffered medical conditions that required him to receive medical treatment at CHOC regularly, but the infant did not have a scheduled appointment that day. Baby Noe wore a medical helmet for one of his medical conditions.

At approximately 6:20 p.m., Hermosillo removed her baby’s helmet and pushed Baby Noe from the parking structure with the intention of murdering him with the four-story fall. Hermosillo then walked inside the hospital, validated her parking, and drove away.

A witness who saw the baby falling through the air called 911 and the Orange Police Department (OPD) responded to the scene. Baby Noe was taken to the trauma center at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in critical condition. He died two days later.

Shortly after Baby Noe was pushed off the parking structure, Hermosillo’s husband called law enforcement to report his wife and infant son were missing. That night an Orange police officer saw Hermosillo driving past CHOC on Main Street and arrested her.

Hermosillo has two other children.

“No child should die at the hands of another human being, let alone the very person whose most basic responsibility is to keep that child safe from harm,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Baby Noe should be here today, but he is not because of the methodical and callous decision by his own mother to push him to his death. No words can express the incredible sorrow that his father and siblings have had to suffer by the loss of Baby Noe.”

Senior Deputy District Attorney Mena Guirguis of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.

Shooting reported north of the Orange Circle

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, Orange Leave a comment

At 9:23 a.m. today, Orange Police Department officers responded to the area of Maple and Glassell after receiving reports of gunshots heard in the area.

On their area search, they located empty bullet casings.

This is an active scene and the public should avoid the area. No suspects or victims have been located. Updates will follow when available.

The shooting took place between the Orange Circle and Chapman University.

A search of the area appeared to lead police to a home on the east side of N. Glassell, as reported by Chapman university officials said on Twitter.

By 10 a.m., police had the area cordoned off and were beckoning the possible shooter out of the home, according to the O.C. Register.

The OCTA welcomes back bus riders with additional service and discounted Welcome Passes

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Orange, Orange County, Transportation Leave a comment

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority this week increased OC Bus service on several routes and introduced a discounted Welcome Pass to encourage riders to safely return to using public transportation.
The OC Bus August service change was approved by the OCTA board as an additional change to Orange County bus service. This is in addition to the scheduled changes to service that take place three times a year, in February, June and October.

“OCTA continues to respond to the needs of OC Bus riders during the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said OCTA Chairman Andrew Do. “We will always keep the safety of our passengers and employees as the first priority, while ensuring the best level of transit services so our residents, workers and visitors can get where they need to be.”\

As part of the service change, which took effect on Sunday, Aug. 15:

289 additional bus trips were added throughout the county
More frequent service was added on 14 routes
Improved hours of operation with earlier and/or later service was added on 19 routes
Two routes previously suspended were added back.
At the same time, OCTA introduced a Welcome Pass, which can save riders up to 40 percent compared to the already affordable OC Bus passes.
Options for the Welcome Pass include:
Five one-day Welcome Passes for $15 (a $10 savings compared to the regular price).
A 30-day Welcome Pass for $40 (a $29 savings over a traditional 30-day pass).

Welcome Passes are good for use between Aug. 15 and Nov. 15, 2021. Once activated, the 30-day Welcome Pass must be used for 30 consecutive days during this time period.

Information on the Welcome Pass is available online at www.ocbus.com/welcome.

In September, OCTA is also introducing a six-month promotional Youth Ride Free Pass, which will allow passengers ages 18 and under to ride any OCTA fixed-route bus in Orange County for free.

Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, OCTA has remained flexible and committed to protecting the health of the public and employees. That initially meant reducing service to encourage the public to only take essential trips, and adding numerous safety measures to OC Buses, including hand-sanitizer stations and free face coverings for those who needed them.

As the number of coronavirus cases receded and more businesses reopened, OCTA has gradually added back service to meet the increasing ridership demand. Last week, OC Bus ridership reached an average of 71,000 daily riders, the highest number since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

Safety remains the priority and masks are still required to be worn aboard all OC Bus and OC ACCESS paratransit buses.
The next OC Bus service adjustment is scheduled for October and then again in February 2022. But OCTA will make changes, as needed, to respond to the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

For more information, visit www.ocbus.com.

About OCTA: The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail, environmental programs and active transportation.

La Habra mother convicted of murdering her baby by pushing him off a CHOC parking structure

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, OCDA, Orange, Orange County Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A La Habra mother was convicted today of first-degree murder for pushing her 7-month-old son off the fourth story of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County parking structure in Orange, killing the infant.

Sonia Hermosillo, 41, of La Habra, was convicted by a jury of one felony count of murder and one felony count of assault on a child causing death. Hermosillo had entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.

The same jury who found her guilty of first-degree murder will now have to decide whether she was legally insane at the time of the crime. The sanity trial is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2021 at 9 a.m. in Department C30 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Hermosillo is currently being held on no bail.

Hermosillo has two other children.

“The most basic job of a parent is to keep their children safe from harm,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “This child didn’t even have the chance to take his first steps, say his first word, or even celebrate his first birthday before he was murdered by the very person whose job was supposed to keep him safe. Baby Noe may not have been on this earth very long, but the men and women of the Orange Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office never gave up the fight for justice in this case. Thank you to our law enforcement partners and to Senior Deputy District Attorney Mena Guirguis for their dedication to the pursuit of justice and for putting victims first.”

Senior Deputy District Attorney Mena Guirguis of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.

The OCTA works through pandemic challenges for O.C.’s transportation future

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Orange, Orange County, Transportation Leave a comment

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is continuing to keep its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County, pushing through ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

That success is demonstrated by the results of a mid-year report presented recently to OCTA directors on the status of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Initiatives and Action Plan.

The report shows that between Jan. 1 and June 30 of this year, 30 of the 32 milestones planned for completion by mid-year have been completed, and another 64 milestones are scheduled for completion during the second half of the calendar year – some of which have been completed early.

“I’m proud of the resiliency OCTA has shown through the challenges of the pandemic to continue delivering on its promises to Orange County taxpayers,” said OCTA Chairman Andrew Do, also the county’s First District Supervisor. “Measuring that work through these milestones demonstrates the ongoing high-quality work by staff and directors to keep Orange County moving toward a better transportation future.”

The milestones achieved have included advancing projects promised to voters through Measure M, the Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, also know as OC Go. Among them are important freeway improvements on the I-405 and I-5, continuing to build the OC Streetcar, funding street improvements and enhancing the OC Bus system.

Each January, the OCTA board and CEO work together to prioritize goals for the year and develop a measurable action plan to ensure progress toward those goals.

“It’s important that we set and assess these milestones to ensure that we remain on track and accountable for enhancing and improving our county’s transportation system,” said OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson. “Thanks to the diligent work of our employees and contractors, all under the guidance of our Board of Directors, we continue to keep safety as the priority while making strong progress.”

This year’s highlights so far for each initiative have included:

Financial Stewardship, Sustainability, and Resilience

OCTA provided a Capital Programming Update, including information and recommended actions for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding for transit projects. The board approved OCTA’s funding recommendations, ensuring the maximization of federal funds for OCTA projects.
The board selected a firm to replace the current Enterprise Asset Management system with modern software to meet current and future needs.
The board adopted the FY 2020-21 Comprehensive Business Plan, reflecting the effects of the pandemic and ensuring the financial feasibility of OCTA’s programs and services for the next 20 years.
The board approved a $1.3 billion balance FY 2021-22 budget for the current and future transportation needs of Orange County.

Reliable, Accessible, and Balanced Transportation Choices

The board approved the updated Next 10 Plan, ensuring OCTA fulfills Measure M commitments, maintains fiscal sustainability, and strives to deliver transportation improvement project benefits early. The updated plan includes additional analysis and strategic planning reflecting lower sales tax revenue forecasts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
OCTA launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion webpage to strengthen its commitment to providing equitable public transportation and engaging with diverse and disadvantaged communities.
OCTA began construction on the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvements.
The board developed options to restructure the OC Bus fixed-route bus system to better serve customer needs.
The first of two Future of Transit Workshop was held to help guide decision making for shaping the future of transit.

Organizational Excellence and Collaboration

OCTA expanded its College Pass Program to Cypress College, enabling enrolled students to travel on any OC Bus free of charge.
OCTA held additional successful terms of its Early Career Academy and Leadership Development Academy.
The environmental phase of the I-5 Improvement Project began and OCTA is collaborating with Caltrans to advance it. The project will extend high-occupancy vehicle lanes between Avenida Pico and the border with San Diego County.

The OCTA board will review additional milestones in the fall. For more information, visit www.octa.net.

A suspect injured himself while trying to burglarize a business in Orange

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Editor Posted in Crime, Orange Leave a comment

A resident of Orange called to report a large amount of blood found on the outside of a vehicle parked in the area of Lincoln and Glassell on Friday morning at 6:58 a.m.

When the police officers arrived, they located the vehicle and discovered a blood trail leading to an auto parts business at 150 E. Lincoln.

Surveillance footage from the business showed a male in dark clothing attempting to scale a gate onto the property. During his attempt, the suspect fell and appeared to have injured himself.

The suspect fled the area on foot and has not been located.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department, CA bloodhounds assisted with the search. The eastbound lanes of Lincoln were closed for approximately 2 more hours.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 714-744-7444.