Four arrested in connection with theft at Laguna Beach clothing store

Four Los Angeles County residents were arrested Sunday in connection with a theft at a men’s clothing boutique in Laguna Beach, police said.

Officers responded to Robin’s Jean, at 264 Forest Ave., at about 12:30 p.m. after a witness and a store employee said a man fled the store with jeans he hadn’t purchased, said Sgt. Jim Cota.

Cota said the man was spotted getting into an older model BMW where three other people were waiting.

Officers spotted the BMW on South Coast Highway and attempted to stop the car. The driver reportedly did not stop, so police pursued it along South Coast Highway to the 100 block of Cress Street.

The driver ultimately stopped and police took four people into custody.

Joshua Hoover, 20, of Inglewood, was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Jodan Hongocollins, 18, of Los Angeles was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Maassi Lopez, 20, of Los Angeles was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant.

Laneice Barnes, 19, of Los Angeles also was arrested. Any charges were not immediately available.

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