Two Texas were arrested in Irvine after the victim’s AirPods brought police to a stolen car – New Santa Ana –

On Saturday, the police dispatcher received a call from a victim of a car theft, which said AirPods in her stolen Volkswagon followed close Mikelson and Culveraccording to Irvin Police DepartmentS

After receiving the description of the victim’s car, our patrol staff quickly deployed it in the parking lot of the shopping center with two men inside.

Steve Vorrat30, from Georgetown, Texas, and Marcel George Urban34, by the Corps of Christie, Texas, were accused of possessing a stolen vehicle and conspiracy for committing a crime and transported to the prison of Orange County.

In California, the penalties for theft of cars may vary depending on the circumstances and value of the vehicle:

• Grand Theft Auto: If the vehicle is valued at more than $ 950, it is considered Grand Theft Auto. This can be charged either as a crime or crime. A crime sentence can lead to up to one year in prison, while the sentence for a crime can lead to 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison.
• Fifth theft: If the vehicle is valued at $ 950 or less, it is considered a small theft. Usually this is charged as a crime, such as penalties, including up to 6 months in the District Prison, a fine of up to $ 1,000 or both.
• JOYRIDING: The acceptance of a vehicle without the intention of permanently depriving the owner (often referred to as a jief) is usually charged as a crime for first crimes. Sanctions may include up to one year in the county prison and/or a fine of up to $ 5,000.

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Our editor, Art Pedroza, works in the OC and OC Weekly register and studies journalism in CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Anna for over 30 years and has served in several urban and district committees. When he does not write or edit Pedros, he specializes in the risk control and safety of professional work. He also teaches part -time at Cerritos and CSUF College. Pedroz has MBA from Keller University.