Santa Ana police seek man accused of vehicle theft who remains at large

Santa Ana police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a recent vehicle theft.

Detectives said 40-year-old Carlos Victoria of Santa Ana stole a victim’s car and was later seen checking into the Civic Center Inn at 2720 N. Grand Avenue. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, officers were able to recover the vehicle and return it to its owner following what the department described as diligent investigative work.

Victoria, however, remains at large. Authorities noted that he has an extensive criminal history.

  • Detectives said 40-year-old Carlos Victoria of Santa Ana stole a victim’s car and was later seen checking into the Civic Center Inn at 2720 N. Grand Avenue. (SAPD)
  • Detectives said 40-year-old Carlos Victoria of Santa Ana stole a victim’s car and was later seen checking into the Civic Center Inn at 2720 N. Grand Avenue. (SAPD)

The Police Department is urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Police Investigative Specialist D. Velarde-Reyes at 714-245-8415 or by email at DVelarde-reyes@santa-ana.org.

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