Police investigators are looking for information leading to the arrest of two women who are wanted in connection with two separate distraction burglaries, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
The women are named Scumpina Ciuraru, 33-years-old, and Portocala Stanescu, 21-years-old. Both of them are from Norwalk. They both have long dark hair, parted in the middle. Ciuraru has a dour and unhappy look, in the surveillance photo released by the police. Stanescu has a flirty look on her face.
If you recognize them or have any information about their whereabouts, please contact the Fullerton Police Detective N. Curtis at (714) 738-5327 or ncurtis@fullertonpd.org.
You can also provide information anonymously through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or occrimestoppers.org.
The names Scumpina Ciuraru and Portocala Stanescu are of Romanian origin. They reflect linguistic and cultural roots from Romania or Romanian-speaking communities.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Ciuraru is a Romanian surname. It likely derives from the word “ciur”, meaning “sieve” or “strainer,” suggesting an occupational origin—possibly someone who made or used sieves, such as in agriculture or food preparation.
- Stanescu is a common Romanian surname, often associated with patronymic naming traditions. It typically means “son of Stan,” with Stan being a traditional Romanian given name.
- Scumpina is a rare Romanian female first name. It comes from “scump”, meaning “precious” or “dear,” and is used as a term of endearment.
- Portocala is an unusual given name, literally meaning “orange” (the fruit) in Romanian. While not common as a personal name, it may be used playfully or symbolically.
Many Romanian nationals in the U.S. have entered through legal immigration pathways such as family sponsorship, employment visas, or refugee/asylee status. Others may have overstayed visas or entered unlawfully, but legal status varies case by case.
If convicted of distraction burglary in California, Scumpina Ciuraru and Portocala Stanescu could face the following penalties:
- Residential burglary (Penal Code § 459)
- Felony offense
- Penalty: 2, 4, or 6 years in state prison
- Considered a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law
- Second-degree burglary (non-residential)
- Felony or misdemeanor, depending on circumstances
- Felony penalty: up to 3 years in county jail
- Misdemeanor penalty: up to 1 year in county jail
- Conspiracy to commit a crime (Penal Code § 182)
- Felony offense if the underlying crime is a felony
- Penalty: same as the intended felony (e.g., burglary)
- Theft or larceny (Penal Code § 484/487)
- Misdemeanor or felony depending on value of stolen items
- Petty theft (under $950): up to 6 months in jail
- Grand theft (over $950): up to 3 years in jail
- Elder abuse enhancements (Penal Code § 368)
- If victims were elderly or disabled, additional penalties may apply
- Felony penalty: up to 4 years in state prison
- Restitution and fines
- Court may order restitution to victims
- Fines can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars
- Probation or diversion
- In some cases, first-time offenders may be eligible for probation or diversion programs
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