The SAPD is searching for a skateboarder who stole a vehicle

On 12/06/2023, at approximately 4:12AM, a wanted suspect entered a parking garage housing the victim’s vehicle in Santa Ana.

The suspect then entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and observed the victim had accidentally left their vehicle’s keys in the cup holder. The suspect loaded his motorized skateboard in the victim’s vehicle, and fled the area.

Anyone with information on the identity/whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact Detective O’Rourke at (714) 245-8378 or EOrourke@santa-ana.org.

If the vehicle is located, please contact SAPD Dispatch at (714) 245-8665.

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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