Santa Ana CVS theft suspect Joshua Villa has been arrested

Santa Ana PD 07/14/2021 Most Wanted Wednesday suspect Joshua Andrew Villa (30) has been identified and taken into custody this morning by Civic Center Patrol officers. 

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Location: 3911 S. Bristol Street – CVS store

In July 10, 2021, at approximately 7:08PM, the suspect entered the CVS store and concealed merchandise in his person. A security guard confronted the suspect as he exited the store. The suspect attempted to strike the security guard, but was unsuccessful. The suspect fled the location on a rust colored beach cruiser bicycle.

Anyone with information on the identity/whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to contact Detective Prewett at (714) 245-8323 or DPrewett@santa-ana.org

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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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