According to Fox 11, Irvine police have arrested a 19-year-old Vietnamese man who they believe has committed multiple burglaries targeting single women’s apartments at an Irvine apartment complex.
Trung Thuan Tran was arrested Tuesday in connection with multiple burglaries at the Park West Apartments in the 3900 block of Parkview Lane in Irvine. Police believe Tran targeted the apartments of single women, breaking into their homes and stealing cash, small items, credit cards and even underwear.
Tran was identified as a suspect in the thefts after he allegedly made purchases using the credit card of one of the theft victims.
The investigation included “close” surveillance and monitoring of the apartment complex, according to the Irvine Police Department.
Tran was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Orange County Jail pending charges of theft and unauthorized use of a credit card.
Detectives believe the same suspect may be responsible for other break-ins in the area and are analyzing evidence collected during the arrest to determine if there is any connection.
Anyone with information about this case or other burglaries is asked to contact IPD Detective Brian Felling via email or call 949-724-7189.