The SAPD is looking for a man who stole several purses at the MainPlace Mall

On 09/10/2021, the wanted suspect committed a robbery at the Sassy S retail store within the MainPlace Mall. The suspect was caught stealing merchandise and fought with store employees to get away.

The suspect was last seen running eastbound on Mainplace Drive, towards Main St. with several purses in his arms.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 25-35 years old, 5’8,” 170 lbs, dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored jacket, white camouflage shorts, tall white socks and white tennis shoes with black laces.

Forward any information to Detective Engle at (714) 245-8351 or email tengle@santa-ana.org.

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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