Suspect stole a car in Newport Beach then was caught after fleeing from the SAPD

A car reported stolen in Newport Beach turned up in Santa Ana this Saturday evening. SAPD police tried to pull over the suspected car thief at at 8:55 p.m. at Grand Avenue and 1st Street, but as is usually the case in these incidents the suspect sped off, according to the O.C. Register.

Police ended up pursuing the suspect for five miles and were assisted by the O.C. Sheriff’s helicopter. 

The suspect was finally stopped when his vehicle got caught up in traffic at Edinger Avenue and Bristol Street, according to the SAPD.

A female passenger also was arrested. Both of the suspects were charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

The SAPD did not identify the suspects.

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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