The Irvine Police arrested a Santa Ana man and his girlfriend for stealing a Subaru

On Thursday night, police officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle near Barranca and Millikan, according to the Irvine Police Department.

Patrol officers quickly found the Subaru, stolen the day before in Buena Park, at a nearby shopping center.

Sierra Monroe Irick, 25, of Anaheim, and Juan Jesus Belman, 24, of Santa Ana, had their night of fun and adventure cut short.

Both subjects received a complimentary ride to Orange County Jail. Irick was charged with possessing a stolen vehicle, and Belman was charged with providing false information to officers. Belman also received a parole violation.

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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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