The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects, a male adult and a female juvenile, who are accused of committing theft and fraud. The incident occurred on October 15, 2026, near the entrance of a Marshall’s department store in Santa Ana, California. According to police reports, the female juvenile located a lost wallet and handed it to the male suspect. Instead of attempting to return the wallet to its owner, the male suspect placed it in his pocket. The suspects are alleged to have subsequently used the victim’s debit card to conduct a spree of 62 unauthorized transactions, resulting in financial losses amounting to several hundred dollars. Investigators emphasize that under California law, keeping found property when there are reasonable means to identify and return it to the owner can be prosecuted as theft. Potential charges for the suspects include theft of lost property under California Penal Code §485, access card fraud under Penal Code §484g, and identity theft under Penal Code §530.5. Because one suspect is a juvenile, any charges filed against that individual would likely be handled through the juvenile court system. The Santa Ana Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the identities of the suspects to come forward. Residents are encouraged to contact Police Investigative Specialist D. Velarde-Reyes at (714) 245-8415 to provide tips or information that could aid in the identification and apprehension of the individuals involved. Law enforcement continues to warn residents about the prevalence of financial crimes involving stolen wallets and debit cards, noting that thieves often act quickly to maximize fraudulent transactions before victims realize their cards are missing. The department hopes that public cooperation will lead to the identification of the suspects before additional victims are affected by their actions.