The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) and Irvine Police Department (IPD) have arrested three adult men believed to be linked to a transnational organized residential burglary crime ring.
Over the past few months, a burglary crew has been suspected of committing several residential burglaries in Newport Beach.
The same men are suspected of traveling from Los Angeles County to the Shady Canyon area of Irvine on January 10 and conspiring to burglarize a residence. While being surveilled by Detectives, the suspects jumped over a fence while carrying backpacks. Detectives believe the suspect’s plans were disrupted before a burglary occurred.
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.
After the Newport Beach Police Department developed a strong lead, NBPD detectives partnered with IPD detectives to identify those involved. Following extensive surveillance and evidence gathering, the joint investigation led to the arrest of three suspects today. Detectives are continuing the investigation and are looking for an additional suspect.
The successful arrest of these suspects sends a clear message that criminal activity will not be tolerated in Irvine or Newport Beach. Through close coordination, information sharing, and joint investigative efforts, the Irvine Police Department and Newport Beach Police Department continue to work as partners to prevent crime and keep residents safe.
Suspects arrested and booked at Orange County Jail on burglary charges:
- John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso, 32, of Reseda
- Francisco Alegria, 32, of Reseda
- Daniel Mejias-Reinoso, 22, of Northridge
Detectives ask other victims, witnesses, or anyone with additional footage of the incidents to contact:
Irvine Police Detective Mike Ward by emailing mward@cityofirvine.org
Newport Beach Police Detective Joshua Granger by emailing jgranger@nbpd.org
Media Contacts:
Kyle Oldoerp, Public Information Officer, Irvine Police Department - (949) 572-8092, koldoerp@cityofirvine.org
Heather Rangel, Public Information Officer, Newport Beach Police Department - (949) 644-3662, hrangel@nbpd.org
