The SAPD is looking for a burglar who stole $12k worth of jewelry from a home

On October 31, 2023, a victim’s residence in Santa Ana was burglarized while they were out of town.

Home security cameras captured the wanted suspect enter the residence during broad daylight and steal approximately $12,000 worth of jewelry.

The residence is located in the area of the 2800 block of W. First Street.

Wanted Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 40-45 years old, black hair, thin mustache and was seen wearing a black hoodie.

Anyone with information on the identify or whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to contact Detective Wilson at (714) 245-8551 or rashadwilson@santa-ana.org.

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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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