Seeking to close the chapter on a recent vehicle theft in Santa Ana, local authorities have cast a net for the public's help in locating the suspect, Carlos Victoria, a 40-year-old with a reported history of criminal activity. As noted by KTLA, Victoria has been accused of absconding with someone's car, and despite police efforts leading to the recovery and restoration of the vehicle to its rightful owner, Victoria has eluded capture.
Detailing the sequence of events, the Santa Ana Police Department shared that after stealing the car, Victoria was subsequently seen at the Civic Center Inn on North Grand Avenue, yet the story doesn't knot off there because while the vehicle was salvaged by the diligent work of officers, Victoria himself scattered into the unknown—the specter of his actions looming as law enforcement continues to scout for his whereabouts. The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking information that might lead to Victoria's apprehension.
In a social media post bringing wider attention to the case, the SantaAnaPD Twitter account underscored their call for public involvement with a #WantedWednesday tag, urging anyone with knowledge of Victoria's location to come forward and help bring an end to this unfolding situation by contacting Police Investigative Specialist D. Velarde-Reyes.
#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday Detectives are asking for your help locating Carlos Victoria (40) of Santa Ana, wanted for stealing a victim’s vehicle and later checking into the Civic Center Inn at 2720 N. Grand Ave.
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) October 2, 2025
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The police are not alone in their hunt for justice; the community's gaze is now turned towards any potential lead that could ferry Victoria into legal custody. For tips regarding his whereabouts, the public is encouraged to send their threads of information to the Police Investigative Specialist via phone at (714) 245-8415 or by email at [email protected].
