Woman suspected of stealing from purses at stores in Tustin caught on video

Tustin, CA Police Department

Advisory: CRIME ALERT – DO YOU KNOW THIS WOMAN?

We have seen an increase in wallet/purse thefts from shopping carts in the recent months. Unfortunately, most of these incidents are not captured on surveillance footage and there is very little that can be done to catch these thieves.

Last month, the female in the photographs committed a wallet theft while the unsuspecting victim was shopping. Fortunately for detectives, the female was spotted on video using the victim’s credit card to make purchases. Our detectives have reason to believe the female in the photographs is local and are seeking your help in identifying her.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Newton at 714-573-3249. Information provided will be confidential. We appreciate all of your continued support and assistance identifying these thieves.

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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