Drones stolen in Costa Mesa store break-in, police say

By Hannah FryStaff Writer

Feb. 29, 2016 7:49 AM PT

Someone broke into a Costa Mesa drone supply store early Monday and made off with several drones, authorities said.

Costa Mesa police responded to a burglary alarm at Aerial Media Pros, at 3175 Airway Ave., just before 2 a.m., said Sgt. Matt Selinske.

When officers arrived they saw that someone had smashed a window and three or four drones valued at a total of $35,000 had been stolen.

Investigators are waiting for the owner to arrive at the business to determine if more merchandise was stolen and to access any surveillance video. No information about the thieves was available early Monday.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau at (714) 754-5637.

Hannah Fry

Hannah Fry covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. She most recently covered Orange County for The Times and has written extensively about criminal trials, housing, politics and government. In 2020, Fry was part of the team that was a Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. Fry came to The Times from the Daily Pilot, where she covered coastal cities, education and crime. An Orange County native, Fry started her career as an intern at the Orange County Register.