Suspect steals over $1,200 worth of items from Macy’s in Orange County

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Police are searching for a male suspect who stole a large amount of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Orange County.

The theft happened at a Macy’s department store at the Mainplace Mall in Santa Ana on Dec. 15, 2023, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.

Video captured the male suspect entering the store and placing several fragrance items in a large clear trash bag. He then attempted to exit the store but was confronted by a security guard.

That’s when the suspect allegedly threatened the guard by saying he had a firearm while simulating a concealed weapon in his waistband, police said. 

The suspect eventually exited the store, escaping with over $1,200 worth of merchandise, authorities said.

He is described as a Hispanic man in his late 30s and was last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt and black pants.

Police are searching for a suspect who stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Orange County on Dec. 15, 2023. (Santa Ana Police Department)Police are searching for a suspect who stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Orange County on Dec. 15, 2023. (Santa Ana Police Department)Police are searching for a suspect who stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Orange County on Dec. 15, 2023. (Santa Ana Police Department)

Images from the store’s security cameras are being released in hopes someone may recognize the man.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Santa Ana Detective Engle at 714-245-8351 or email TEngle@santa-ana.org.

Surveillance footage of the theft can be seen in the video player above.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.