Suspects arrested with over $1.2K worth of stolen cosmetics in Huntington Beach

Shortly after 1 PM, the Huntington Beach Police Department was alerted to a theft at a convenience store.

The Huntington Beach Police Helicopter, HB-1, and a motor unit arrived at the location within a minute and spotted the getaway car as it fled.

Maintaining visuals, they tracked the vehicle until HB patrol units successfully stopped it on the 405 freeway. The police officers arrested three suspects (one driver and two passengers) for grand theft.

Over $1,200 worth of stolen cosmetics were recovered from the car. Officers also located additional items that may have been stolen from a different store; the investigation is ongoing.

Thanks to quick communication with HBPD’s Dispatch Center and the rapid response by HB-1 and the police officers, all three suspects are now in at the Huntington Beach City Jail.

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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