The SAPD caught two catalytic converter thieves red-handed

On 8/2/2022, at approximately 8:53 AM, SAPD police officers were conducting an area check at the 1400 block of S. Joane Way. An occupied white van was observed with a known parolee quickly exiting the driver’s door and running away from it. A passenger ran from the van as well.

After a short pursuit, the parolee was taken into custody and was found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest.

The van was a reported stolen vehicle and contained stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools in the cargo area.

Arrestees:

• Pablo Amigon Jr. (43)
• Damian Vasquez (32)

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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