The Fountain Valley Police arrested a suspect who stole a John Deere utility vehicle

On 06/26/23, at approximately 12:19 a.m., Fountain Valley police officers arrested a suspect near the area of Harbor and Edinger.

The suspect was in possession of a John Deere Gator 4×2, which he claimed to have found unattended in the Santa Ana Riverbed.

Upon closer inspection, officers noticed the ignition was punched and determined it was likely stolen.

The Fountain Valley Police Department needs your assistance in locating the rightful owner(s)! If you’re missing your Gator, or have ANY information on who it may belong to, please contact Detective Arce at 714-593-4485, reference FVPD DR# 23-22118.

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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