SAPD Alert – Turtle burglars strike at reptile supply business in Santa Ana

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Turtle Burglary in southeast portion of Santa Ana

On September 2nd, 2012 a group of suspects entered the yard and building of a reptile supply business in the southeast portion of Santa Ana. One suspect stole about 10 “Ornate Wood” turtles worth $750. He and his vehicle (also pictured) were captured on video.

Anyone with information on the crime or suspect is asked to call the Santa Ana Police Department, Investigations Bureau.

Contact: Det. Yettaw
(714) 245-8432

Editor’s Note: California Zoological Supply is located at 1615 E Saint Gertrude Pl, in Southeast Santa Ana. They may have been the victims of this crime.  “Cal Zoo is now owned by Ty Dillon and resides in a 7,200sf, 2 level facility supplying quality captive bred and field collected reptiles to pet shops and zoos nationwide,” according to their website.

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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