The SAPD is searching for an auto thief who stole and stripped a Ford van

On April 17, 2023, at approximately 8:23 PM, a wanted suspect stole a white 2006 Ford E350 Van that was parked in front of the business located at the 1100 block of S. Bristol Street.

The vehicle was recovered days later; however, its interior had been stripped.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 30-35 years old, thin build, wearing a black hat with green bill, blue hooded sweater, grey pants, black/white sneakers and carrying a black backpack  

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to contact Detective Romero at (714) 245-8529 or 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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