Police have arrested a suspect who they believe is connected to a string of church burglaries across Southern California.

Their investigation first began back on Aug. 17, 2025, at First Christian Church, located in the 1200 block of Main Street in Huntington Beach, according to a news release from the Huntington Beach police.

They were called to the church in the early morning after learning that a church employee had confronted a suspect who forced entry into the building.

"The suspect claimed to be a worker responding to a power outage and was wearing equipment and carrying tools consistent with an electrician," HBPD officers said. "The employee became suspicious when it was confirmed there was no power outage. After being escorted from the building, the suspect fled in a vehicle."

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