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9-Year-Old’s 911 Call Leads to Arrest in Westminster Home Break-In

The young girl’s calm emergency call and her father’s quick actions helped police apprehend Jorge Mendoza Diaz on burglary charges.

Westminster, Calif.
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Overview

  • The break-in occurred on April 4, 2025, at a Westminster, California home near Magnolia Street and Bolsa Avenue.
  • A 9-year-old girl, upstairs at the time, called 911 and provided a detailed account of the intruder’s actions to dispatchers.
  • Her father confronted the intruder in the kitchen, using pepper spray to subdue him and dragging him out of the house.
  • Police quickly established a perimeter and arrested the suspect, Jorge Mendoza Diaz, who was charged with residential burglary and trespassing.
  • The Westminster Police released the 911 call audio, showcasing the girl’s composure and serving as an example of effective emergency communication.