On July 29, 2019, sometime during the evening hours, unknown suspects ransacked several unlocked vehicles in the 9600 block of La Granada, Fountain Valley. In one of the vehicles, they obtained a garage door remote control and used it to gain entry into that residence. Inside the garage, they stole various items as well as the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in Long Beach. Evidence collected at the scene resulted in a DNA match to 22 year-old, Long Beach resident, Miguel Payan. Fountain Valley Police Detectives contacted Payan at his residence on February 6, 2020, where he admitted to the thefts. He was arrested for burglary, unlawful taking of a vehicle, and conspiracy. He was booked into Orange County Jail. See attached press release for more information.
