3 Arrested in Theft Ring Targeting Newport Beach Homes

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Three men from the San Fernando Valley have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries targeting homes in the Newport Beach and Irvine areas over the past few months. The suspects were identified as John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso, Francisco Alegria, and Daniel Mejias-Reinoso.

Why it matters

The arrests disrupt an alleged transnational organized crime ring that has been burglarizing homes in the affluent Newport Beach community, raising concerns about public safety and property crimes in the area.

The details

The suspects were seen on surveillance video jumping a fence and carrying backpacks in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine on January 10th. They then traveled to the Turtle Rock area, where prior burglaries had occurred, and were seen walking into an open space and crouching in nearby bushes before fleeing at a high rate of speed. Detectives from the Newport Beach and Irvine Police Departments collaborated on the investigation that led to the arrests.

• On January 10, the suspects were seen on surveillance video in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine.
• The suspects then traveled to the Turtle Rock area, where prior burglaries had occurred.

What’s next

The suspects are expected to face charges related to the alleged burglary ring, and police are continuing to investigate any potential connections to other crimes in the area.