Orange County auto shop owner arrested stealing clients’ cars
Auto shop owner in Orange County accused of stealing clients’ vehicles.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The owner of an Orange County auto shop, James Michael Ross, has been arrested for allegedly stealing his clients’ cars, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Ross, who owns the Laguna Beach Collision Center previously located at 2147 Laguna Canyon Road, is accused of taking vehicles that were brought in for repairs.
An investigation revealed that Ross had allegedly taken the cars for his personal use and stopped contacting the owners of the vehicles. The victims, unable to reach Ross or retrieve their vehicles, reported the theft to the police.
On April 18, Ross was arrested on charges related to auto theft and embezzlement from six separate cases. He was released from custody after posting bail. However, on June 19, police received a report that Ross had allegedly stolen another vehicle from a client. Detectives began investigating, and the stolen car was located the next day.
Subsequently, Ross was arrested again, this time on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle. He was booked into the Orange County Jail and is currently being held without bail. The thefts remain under investigation.
Appeal for Information
Detectives are urging anyone who may have been a victim of Ross’s alleged crimes or has additional information to contact the Laguna Beach police at 949-715-0984. Anonymous tips can also be provided to OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227 or online at occrimestoppers.org.
.
1. Orange County auto shop owner arrested stealing clients’ cars
2. Auto shop owner accused of stealing clients’ vehicles in Orange County.
