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The SAPD is looking for a burglary suspect who stole items including a designer purse

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On 08/21/2021, between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:45 PM, the wanted suspect gained entry into the victims’ locked room.

At approximately 11:00 PM, the victims returned to their room and discovered their property missing (backpacks, luggage, clothing and designer purse) with an estimated loss of $13,950.00.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, approximately 25-35 years-old.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to please contact Detective Guidry at (714) 245-8530 or JGuidry@santa-ana.org

The SAPD is searching for two burglars who ripped off Teresa’s Jewelers

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On 08/11/2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the wanted suspect forced entry into the business, Teresa’s Jewelers, located at 223 W. 4th Street, using an axe and stole jewelry.

Approximately ten minutes later, a second suspect entered the business and took jewelry as well, The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. The estimated loss was $5,000.

Anyone with information on the identity/whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact Detective J. Guidry at (714) 245-8530 or JGuidry@santa-ana.org.

The SAPD is searching for a Home Depot burglary suspect

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On 05/02/2021, Lucas Hudson remained inside the Home Depot store located at 1750 E. Edinger Avenue, after closing hours.

Once all employees left the store, he walked out pushing a black Husky tool chest with an approximate value of $1,148.00.

Hudson is currently on probation, and has five outstanding warrants.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hudson is asked to contact Detective Garcia at JGarcia@santa-ana.org or (714) 245-8732.

A suspect injured himself while trying to burglarize a business in Orange

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A resident of Orange called to report a large amount of blood found on the outside of a vehicle parked in the area of Lincoln and Glassell on Friday morning at 6:58 a.m.

When the police officers arrived, they located the vehicle and discovered a blood trail leading to an auto parts business at 150 E. Lincoln.

Surveillance footage from the business showed a male in dark clothing attempting to scale a gate onto the property. During his attempt, the suspect fell and appeared to have injured himself.

The suspect fled the area on foot and has not been located.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department, CA bloodhounds assisted with the search. The eastbound lanes of Lincoln were closed for approximately 2 more hours.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 714-744-7444.

Suspect from Hawthorn arrested for burglarizing homes in Orange County

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Jonatan Jose Medina-Mejia, of Hawthorn, was arrested earlier this week in connection with a series of residential burglaries that took place in Huntington Beach after an investigation led by the H.B.police detectives and Special Investigation Unit.

The investigation into Medina-Mejia is ongoing as detectives have reason to believe he is responsible for additional burglaries in Orange County.

Burglars are targeting the elderly in Garden Grove

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The Garden Grove Police Department has received numerous reports of ‘distraction’ burglaries near the residential tracks along Chapman Ave. between Euclid St and 9th St.

The same two thieves are described as male Hispanic, 5-06’, medium build, 30 – 40 years old; and a female Hispanic, 5-05’, thin build, dark hair, 30 years old. The third suspect is a male driver (unknown description).The suspect car is described as dark, 4-door hatchback or small crossover.

All of the incidents involve the first suspect knocking on the victim’s door and asking about trees in their backyard. As the victim takes the suspect to the backyard, the second suspect enters through the unlocked front door to steal valuables inside the home.

Please be aware of anyone at your door, especially if you do not have an appointment or are unsure of the person. DO NOT allow them into your home and immediately the Garden Grove Police Department at 714-741-5704 or 9-1-1.The thieves seem to be targeting elderly residents. Let your neighbors know about this crime trend, especially those who may not have social media.

The Garden Grove police arrested a cat burglary suspect

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On 4/12/2021 a cat burglary occurred at the 10240 block of Trask Ave. Garden Grove police officers were able to obtain surveillance showing a suspect at the scene.

On 4/13/2021 the same suspect burglarized a home on the 11500 block of Daniel St. and was again observed on surveillance video.

During the investigation, Property Crimes detectives were able to identify the suspect to be Marcos Dejesus.

On today’s date, detectives located Dejesus and took him into custody without incident. He was later booked into Orange County Jail.

Dejesus was also in possession of some stolen items from the above mentioned burglary, at the time of arrest.

Burglar arrested in Tustin with help from a live feed video camera

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Daniel Elizondo thought he might get away with breaking into a business in Tustin. However his image was captured by video surveillance cameras that happened to have a live feed. The cameras caught him breaking into the business and the business owner was able to contact the Tustin Police as the crime was in progress.

After being notified of the burglary, Tustin Police officers arrived on the scene and surrounded the involved business.

Elizondo was immediately detained by Tustin Police Officers as he exited the business. He was arrested for burglary and a felony ADW warrant. Elizondo was booked into the O.C. Central Jail.

The Tustin police arrested a residential burglary suspect

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In January, the Tustin Police Department investigated a residential burglary in the Old Town Tustin area.

Surveillance video showed the suspect, Santos Diaz, trespass onto the property and enter it.

Several items were taken from the residence.

Through a combined effort from Patrol, CSI, Detectives, and GRADE, the suspect was identified and arrested.

Santos Diaz was booked into jail for residential burglary and prowling.

The SAPD is looking for burglars who targeted the Bowers Museum

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Between 12/24/2020 and 01/18/2021, the Bowers Museum was the victim of four commercial burglaries. During three of the incidents, large metal freight containers and a shed on the property were burglarized.

Surveillance footage captured several unknown suspects climbing over the wall and locked fence, using a bolt cutter and an electric grinder to force entry into the containers.

Numerous power/hand tools, valued at approximately $5000 and miscellaneous items from the gift shop valued at approximately $3000 were taken.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of these suspects is asked to contact Detective Castro at (714) 245-8345 or ACastro@santa-ana.org.

The SAPD is looking for a burglar who stole beauty products from a salon

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On October 27, 2020, at approximately 4:20 AM, a wanted suspect utilized an unknown object to shatter a glass window to the business and make entry. Once inside, the suspect proceeded to fill a trashcan with approximately $1,500 worth of beauty products. The suspect was seen entering a dark colored SUV occupied by two other unknown individuals.

Location: 2614 S. Bristol Street – Salon Marbella

Anyone with information of the identity/whereabouts of the suspect is asked to please contact Detective Garcia at (714) 245-8732 or JGarcia@santa-ana.org

Costa Mesa burglary suspects caught red-handed

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On Tuesday, at approximately 5 a.m., a witness observed and reported two subjects forcing open a garage door at a complex in Costa Mesa. The suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts.

As Costa Mesa police officers arrived, they saw a black Dodge station wagon leaving the complex. Officers stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by two males wearing dark sweatshirts.

The person who reported the burglary returned to the scene and identified one of the suspects and the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed stolen property taken from the garage. Officers recovered a skateboard, electronic devices, a bank check, photographs, and other personal effects.

Juan Zeledon, 37, Anaheim, and Raymond Gonzales, 36, Garden Grove, were then arrested and booked for burglary.

The personal items were identified and returned to the rightful owners.

The Garden Grove police are looking for a commercial burglary suspect

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On Monday, October 5, 2020, Garden Grove Police Department officers responded to the Mobil Mart at 12422 Valley View St. regarding a burglary that had just occurred.

The suspect was able to break into the closed business, then leave in an unknown direction.

PERSON OF INTEREST: male, Asian or Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 160-175 lbs, tattoos on both arms.

Anyone with information on the incident, or this person’s identity and whereabouts, is asked to call Detective Holloway at 714-741-5827.

Santa Ana commercial burglary suspect arrested in Tustin

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A commercial burglary suspect who accessed the storage yard of the Saf-T-Co Supply Inc. warehouse, located at 1300 E. Normandy Place, in Santa Ana, and stole several tools with an estimated value of approximately $1,400.00, is now under arrest courtesy of the Tustin Police Department.

The suspect, who has not been identified by name, was arrested in Tustin on a different criminal charge unrelated to the Santa Ana case..

Anyone with additional information on the suspect is asked to please contact Detective Garcia at (714) 245-8732 or JGarcia@santa-ana.org.

The SAPD is searching for a commercial burglary suspect

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On August 29, 2020, at approximately 6 PM, the wanted suspect accessed the storage yard of the Saf-T-Co Supply Inc. warehouse, located at 1300 E. Normandy Place, in Santa Ana.

While walking through the yard, the suspect located an open window to the building, which he used to make entry. Once inside, the suspect ransacked the warehouse and stole several tools with an estimated value of approximately $1,400.00.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to please contact Detective Garcia at (714) 245-8732 or JGarcia@santa-ana.org.