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Orange Today
By the People, for the People
Man Arrested for Stealing 6 Veterans' Plaques from OC Park
The Long Beach resident is suspected of similar thefts in nearby cities.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A Long Beach man was arrested for allegedly stealing six bronze plaques honoring service members from a veterans memorial park in Orange County in January. The investigation led to the arrest of Sean Green, who is suspected of similar bronze thefts in Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Orange. While Green was arrested, the stolen plaques were not recovered as police believe they were recycled prior to his arrest.
Why it matters
The theft of these plaques was more than just a loss of metal for the Tustin community, as the veterans memorial park is considered sacred ground that honors the memory and sacrifice of service members. The incident has raised concerns about the protection of such memorials and the need to hold perpetrators accountable for disrespecting these important public spaces.
The details
On January 20, Tustin police reported that six bronze plaques dedicated to service members were stolen from Veterans Sports Park. An investigation led to the arrest of Sean Green, a Long Beach resident, on February 5. Green is suspected of similar bronze thefts in nearby cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Orange. While Green was arrested, the stolen plaques were not recovered as police believe they were recycled prior to his arrest.
- The incident was reported on January 20, 2026.
- Sean Green was arrested on February 5, 2026.
The players
Sean Green
A Long Beach resident who was arrested for allegedly stealing six bronze plaques honoring service members from a veterans memorial park in Orange County. He is also suspected of similar bronze thefts in nearby cities.
Tustin Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the theft of the veterans' plaques from the Veterans Sports Park in Tustin, California.
Orange County District Attorney's Office
The prosecutor's office that filed 10 felony counts of grand theft and 10 felony counts of vandalism against Sean Green.
Veterans Sports Park
A memorial park in Tustin, California that is dedicated to honoring service members and is considered sacred ground by the local community.
What they’re saying
“For the Tustin community, the theft of these plaques was more than a loss of metal — it was a loss felt at a place dedicated to honor, memory, and sacrifice. Veterans' Sports Park stands as sacred ground in our city, and we remain committed to protecting the legacy it represents.”
— Tustin Police Department (Patch.com)
What’s next
The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Sean Green out on bail.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of protecting memorials and public spaces that honor the sacrifices of service members, and the need to hold accountable those who disrespect these sacred sites through theft and vandalism.
