3 Men Arrested in String of Orange County Burglaries

Suspects allegedly part of transnational organized theft ring targeting Newport Beach homes

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Three men from the San Fernando Valley have been arrested on suspicion of a series of burglaries in the Newport Beach area. Police believe the suspects are connected to a transnational organized residential theft ring that has been operating in the region over the past few months.

Why it matters

Residential burglaries can have a significant impact on community safety and homeowner security. This case highlights the potential involvement of organized criminal networks in targeting affluent neighborhoods, raising concerns about the scale and coordination of such theft operations.

The details

The three suspects, identified as John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso, Francisco Alegria, and Daniel Mejias-Reinoso, were witnessed on surveillance video on January 10th allegedly conspiring to burglarize a home in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine. They were seen jumping a fence and carrying backpacks before the burglary was disrupted. The suspects then traveled to the Turtle Rock area, where prior burglaries had occurred, and were spotted walking into an open space and crouching in nearby bushes before fleeing at high speed.

  • On January 10th, the suspects were witnessed on surveillance video allegedly conspiring to burglarize a home in Irvine.
  • The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, January 29th.

The players

John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso

A 32-year-old suspect from Reseda, California.

Francisco Alegria

A 32-year-old suspect from Reseda, California.

Daniel Mejias-Reinoso

A 22-year-old suspect from Northridge, California.

Irvine Police Department

The law enforcement agency that collaborated with Newport Beach Police Department on the investigation.

Newport Beach Police Department

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation into the burglary ring.

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What they’re saying

“The suspects then traveled to the Turtle Rock area, where prior burglaries had occurred. There, they were seen walking into an open space and crouching in nearby bushes before fleeing the area at a high rate of speed in a vehicle.”

— Irvine Police Department, Statement

What’s next

Investigators are urging anyone with additional information regarding the burglaries to contact the Irvine Police Department or the Newport Beach Police Department.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of organized criminal networks targeting affluent neighborhoods, underscoring the need for enhanced coordination between law enforcement agencies and community vigilance to combat such sophisticated theft operations.