Suspects Sought In Violent Robbery Of 2 OC Teenagers: Police

SANTA ANA, CA — Santa Ana police are seeking suspects who attacked two teenagers, both physically and with a baseball bat, and then robbed them, on Dec. 30. Police released a video of the event in hopes that residents may have witnessed the incident.

It was almost 10 p.m. when the boys walked westbound on Wilshire Avenue, east of Ross Street.

An older model, tan Honda Accord—with a sunroof—drove alongside the boys, the same direction they were walking.

"Four suspects exited the vehicle and approached the victims," Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said. The suspects questioned the boys about their gang affiliation and then demanded their property. Both teens attempted to flee, but the suspects chased them down. Both were assaulted, and one was struck with a baseball bat.

"The suspects took both of the victims' property and fled westbound on Wilshire Avenue and then northbound on Flower Street," Bertagna said. The boys sustained minor injuries in the attack.

Officers are still seeking information that will lead to the identity of the suspects, he said.

"Anyone with information identifying the suspects, in this case, is asked to contact Detective Prewett at (714) 245-8323 or Dprewett@santa-ana.org.

Warning, this video may be disturbing to some viewers.