Pair Arrested For Alleged Burglary In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA -- Police believe there might be more victims of a burglary suspect who was arrested over the weekend. Manhattan Beach Police Department on Tuesday released video footage of Sergio Martin Ortega in hopes that more victims come forward.

Ortega, 23, of Los Angeles was arrested Saturday along with a suspected accomplice when police responded to a burglary-in-progress call in the 1600 block of Gates Avenue. The homeowner notified police when he saw one of the suspects run from his backyard, MBPD Sgt. Tim Zins said.

The suspects were arrested a short time later. The alleged accomplice was identified as Jonathon Antonio Lopez-Mejia, 23, of Los Angeles. The pair was caught in possession of several burglary tools, Zins said. Both were booked for residential burglary and possession of burglary tools, he said.

Police later identified Ortega as the suspect captured on a burglary victim's security camera. That burglary happened Friday night in the 1600 block of Second Street. Police have posted the footage on the city's website in hopes that burglary victims recognize the man and notify police.

Anyone who has been burglarized and recognizes Ortega was asked to contact Det. Taylor Klosowski at (310) 802-5126.

Photo courtesy of the Manhattan Beach Police Department