Santa Ana man caught while burglarizing an electronic repair business in Irvine

Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release #: 07-12-2016

CONTACT: Farrah Emami, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

Irvine Police Arrest Man Following Burglary-In-Progress Report

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a man for burglarizing an electronic repair business. William Cortez, 24, of Santa Ana, was taken into custody on charges of commercial burglary and vandalism.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. today, July 12, 2016, officers responded to an electronic repair business on Sky Park Circle regarding a burglary in progress. The owner called police after watching remote video and observing someone in his business.

Upon arrival, officers located a smashed window and the suspect was seen inside the business. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter and a Newport Beach Police Department K9 responded to assist.

Numerous announcements were made for the suspect to exit the building. After approximately two hours, he surrendered and was arrested without incident.

Cortez was the only suspect inside the building. The investigation is ongoing.

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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