Crime & Safety

Suspect Sought In Connection With String Of Car Burglaries At South OC Gym: Police

Authorities sought the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection with a string of carjackings at an Irvine gym.

According to the Irvine Police Department, the reports of theft initially surfaced in October, when police heard reports of vehicle burglaries in gym parking lots where wallets and purses were stolen.
According to the Irvine Police Department, the reports of theft initially surfaced in October, when police heard reports of vehicle burglaries in gym parking lots where wallets and purses were stolen. (Irvine Police Department Photo)

IRVINE, CA — Police sought the public's help Monday in finding a man wanted in connection with a string a car break-ins at Irvine gyms.

According to the Irvine Police Department, the reports of theft initially surfaced in October, when police heard reports of vehicle burglaries in gym parking lots where wallets and purses were stolen.

One of the stolen credit cards was used at a local story, where surveillance cameras captured footage of two suspects.

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Irvine police detectives arrested Cielo Garcia Cardenas, 29, of Canoga Park this week — she was booked at the Orange County Jail on suspicion of burglary and fraud.

Police asked for the public's help in identifying the second suspect Monday.

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According to police, the suspect was seen wearing a blue T-shirt and may have tattoos on his right arm.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect was asked to contact Irvine Police Department Detective Baskin at Jbaskin@cityofirvine.org.

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