The SAPD is searching for an auto theft suspect who was caught on video

On 02/25/2021, the victim’s vehicle was stolen from the 2000 block of S. Cypress Avenue between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

On 02/26/2021 at approximately 11:18 PM, the suspect abandoned the victim’s vehicle at the Mobil gas station located at 13872 Red Hill Avenue in the City of Tustin. The victim’s vehicle has since been recovered.

Suspect Description: Hispanic, Male, between 25-35 years old, buzzed haircut, mustache, thin build, wearing a dark blue t-shirt and dark blue jeans.

Anyone with information on the identity / whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to please contact, Detective Romero at (714) 245-8529 / BRomero@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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