Video shows stolen Mercedes crashing into liquor store in Mission Viejo burglary
A suspect stole a car in Mission Viejo, authorities said, and rammed into the locked and gated doors of a local liquor store early Saturday, August 3, during a burglary captured by surveillance footage.
A silver Mercedes sedan that was seen crashing through the entrance of a business on the 2500 block of Charlinda Dr. at about 4:05 a.m., had been stolen from a Mission Viejo residence, Orange County Sheriff’s officials said in social media posts circulating footage of the incident. The car plowed through the store’s front doors and security gate and knocked over displays.
View this post on Instagram#OCSDPIO DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON? OCSD Investigators are asking for the community’s help to identify a burglary suspect. Overnight, a silver Mercedes sedan was stolen from a Mission Viejo residence. At 4:05 a.m., the stolen vehicle was used to smash through the front entrance of a nearby Mission Viejo liquor store in the 25000 block of Charlinda. The suspect, wearing black pants, a black shirt, and gray shoes, entered the store and stole trays of lottery tickets and cash. The total loss and damage are unknown. If you have any information, call OCSD Dispatch at 714-647-7000 or anonymous tips can be provided to OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. OCSD – Mission Viejo Police Services
The car then backed out of the store, and one person wearing black pants, a black shirt and grey shoes exited the vehicle. The suspect walked through the mangled front door of the business, took trays of lottery tickets and cash, then carried the loot back to the stolen Mercedes.
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact Orange County Sheriff’s deputies by dialing 714-647-7000, or visiting https://occrimestoppers.org.