The SAPD arrested two men for stealing clothes from stores at the MainPlace Mall

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Santa Ana Police Burglary Detectives and officers from the Special Enforcement Team collaborated with Organized Retail Crime Investigators from multiple stores at Main Place Mall. Together, they conducted an operation to apprehend burglars, thieves, and shoplifters committing crimes in progress.

During the operation, Organized Retail Crime Investigators observed suspect, Emmanuel Rodriguez, steal a stack of jeans from Macy’s and JC Penny. Rodriguez exited the mall, where a suspect vehicle awaited him.

Driving the car was suspect, Guillermo Orozco, who was currently on probation. After entering the vehicle, Officers conducted a traffic stop and took the suspect and driver into custody. The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the affected stores.

Rodriguez was arrested for Grand Theft and an outstanding Bench Warrant.

Orozco was arrested for Grand Theft and Probation 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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