Stolen phone leads to multiple burglaries, car theft arrest

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- A Riverside County man is facing charges for auto theft, multiple thefts from vehicles and residential burglary following a foot pursuit in the Turtle Ridge area of Irvine.

Tony Angulo Junior, 32, was arrested Sunday around 12:30 p.m. after a victim tracked his stolen Droid and the suspect using the "Find My Droid" application.

Angulo was found hiding in a marsh wearing a jacket that was missing from a stolen Honda. Further investigation linked Angulo to a vehicle theft in Corona.

Police say in addition to stealing a phone and a car, the suspect stole a small amount of cash, a purse, and an iPad from multiple vehicles. Angulo is also accused of stealing a 5-year-old boy's bicycle.

The 5-year-old made a missing sign and posted it on his garage.

Police did recover and return the stolen bike to the young boy.

Angulo Junior was arrested and booked at the Orange County Jail and held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

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