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Authorities in Orange County are investigating a series of home burglaries, arresting five individuals connected to a crime ring. The suspects, disguised as delivery workers, targeted homes, resulting in significant losses for victims. Police are also searching for additional suspects, including one named Yonatan Angel Loaeza. The ongoing investigation highlights the vigilance against organized crime in the region.
Police Investigate Burglary Suspects Targeting Orange County Homes; Five Arrested in Connection with Multiple Incidents
Irvine, California – Authorities are actively pursuing Yonatan Angel Loaeza, a 34-year-old man from Anaheim, as part of an ongoing investigation into a string of home burglaries in Orange County. Police suspect that Loaeza has burglarized at least four homes in the Irvine area. A photo of Loaeza has been released to aid in identifying any additional victims, with the police urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Detective Guzman via email.
In a related effort, Irvine Police have arrested five individuals associated with a burglary that occurred on Easter Sunday in the Great Park area. These individuals are believed to belong to a transnational organized crime ring implicated in at least five burglaries across Southern California. The suspects disguised themselves as delivery workers to gain access to homes, as captured by home security cameras.
One burglary victim, Guolin Wang, reported a devastating experience where his home was ransacked, resulting in the loss of critical documents, credit cards, and property valued at tens of thousands of dollars. Surveillance footage reveals a woman knocking on Wang’s door while the family was away for brunch, shortly followed by suspects entering through a side window.
During the investigation, Irvine Chief of Police Michael Kent confirmed the arrest of a suspect posing as a food delivery driver after he was unable to provide a customer’s address. This pivotal arrest led to extensive investigative efforts, yielding the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in suspected stolen property from two homes and a storage unit located in Fontana and Colton. The recovered items included cash, jewelry, designer handbags, and four firearms, three of which have already been confirmed as stolen.
Authorities have identified five suspects charged with various offenses related to the Easter burglary and an attempted break-in that occurred shortly before on May 14. The suspects are named as Jesus Antonio Hernandez Chavez, 42; John Fredy Sanabria, 42; Duber Salarte, 48; Jhon Marlon Osorioarias, 24; and Isneidy Ortizvalencia, 29. They face multiple counts of burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and possession of narcotics.
This ongoing investigation continues as police collaborate with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to ensure successful prosecution of those involved. Detectives are also investigating possible connections between these suspects and other burglaries captured on surveillance video.
Earlier this year, there were notable arrests linked to a different burglary crew, where four Chilean nationals were taken into custody in January. This group was reportedly responsible for a series of burglaries throughout California, with a substantial amount of stolen luxury goods and firearms recovered among their possessions. The authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to combat organized crime and ensure the safety of the community.
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- KTLA: Burglary Suspect in Orange County
- Wikipedia: Burglary
- ABC7: International Organized Burglary Ring Arrested
- Google Search: Organized Crime California
- LA Times: Orange County Crime Ring Busted
- Google Scholar: Transnational Crime Rings
- Patch: Luxury Goods Burglary Crew Arrested
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Burglary
- ABC11: Attempted Burglary in North Carolina
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