The Garden Grove Police Department arrested a man suspected in multiple package thefts.
The police detectives believe that there may be additional victims who captured their incidents on their home surveillance videos.
No matter how small your package was, the GGPD needs your help!
The suspect appears to be Hispanic. He has dark short hair in some pictures and is bald in others.
If you believe you were victimized by this thief, please contact Detective S. Jimenez at (714)741-5840 so your report can be included in the investigation.
In California, package theft is treated as a theft offense, and penalties depend on the value of the stolen property, prior record, and whether new 2025 laws on property crime apply.
Here are the likely penalties the suspect could face:
- Petty theft (Penal Code § 484/488)
- Applies if the value of the stolen package(s) is under $950
- Misdemeanor offense
- Penalty: up to 6 months in county jail and/or fines up to $1,000
- Grand theft (Penal Code § 487)
- Applies if the value of stolen property is $950 or more, or if multiple thefts are aggregated into one scheme
- “Wobbler” offense (can be charged as misdemeanor or felony)
- Penalty: up to 1 year in county jail (misdemeanor) or 16 months to 3 years in county jail (felony)
- Organized retail theft / serial theft (new 2025 laws)
- California has increased penalties for repeat and organized theft offenses
- Multiple package thefts can be aggregated to reach felony thresholds
- Felony penalties may include up to 3 years in state prison
- Possession of stolen property (Penal Code § 496)
- If the suspect knowingly kept or sold stolen packages
- Penalty: up to 1 year in county jail (misdemeanor) or up to 3 years (felony)
- Aggravating factors
- Prior theft convictions can elevate charges to felonies
- Multiple victims or organized activity can trigger enhanced sentencing
- Restitution to victims is typically ordered
- Other consequences
- Probation with conditions such as community service or theft prevention classes
- Permanent criminal record affecting employment and housing
- Increased penalties if tied to organized theft rings under California’s 2025 property crime laws
In short, the suspect could face