WESTMINSTER, Calif.—Four men who police say are members of a crew involved in multiple burglaries are in custody Friday, July 12, following their arrest after a police pursuit.
Detectives from the multi-agency task force L.A. IMPACT received information around 12:09 p.m. Thursday that a suspected burglary crew was preparing to burglarize a residence in Westminster, according to the Westminster Police Department.
After confirming that the crew committed the burglary and with assistance from the Westminster Police Department, task force detectives tailed the suspect vehicle to the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway and Beach Boulevard, where the suspects refused to yield to a traffic stop and police drove after them in pursuit, Westminster PD Cmdr. Michael Harvey said.
The suspect vehicle allegedly collided with another vehicle near Bushard Street and Heil Avenue in Fountain Valley. With the assistance of several detectives and air support from the Anaheim Police Department, four burglary suspects were taken into custody at the scene, Mr. Harvey said.
The suspects were taken to hospitals with minor injuries and then booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary, felony evading, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of burglary tools and stolen property.
Another motorist involved in the collision was also taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons, Mr. Harvey said.
The crew is suspected of being involved in multiple residential burglaries in the area. Detectives were examining several items found inside the vehicle and trying to identify other possible victims, police said.
The Westminster Police Department’s detective bureau is asking anyone who has additional information regarding the case to contact Detective David Ramirez at 714-548-3805 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227. Those who wish to remain anonymous may send tips to www.occrimestoppers.org.
