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.