Purse

Sue Doyle NEWPORT BEACH -- A 23-year-old woman whose purse was found at the scene of a crime spree in Dover Shores last week was arrested Tuesday after she called police to report her missing bag, authorities said. Dedra Dianne Moffat, of Newport Beach, was booked on suspicion of burglary and auto theft. She is expected to be arraigned Thursday at Harbor Justice Center. She is being held at Orange County Women's Jail in Santa Ana in lieu of $25,000 bail.

COSTA MESA Peterson Street: Car parts worth $180 were stolen from a car parked in the 2700 block between 12:45 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. Sunday. East 18th Street: A video camera, PlayStation video game system, CDs and two cable boxes worth $1,450 were reported stolen from a home in the 100 block at 10:30 a.m. Monday. East 18th Street: A purse, cash and personal items valued at $125 were stolen from a classroom at a school in the 400 block at 4 p.m. Feb. 25. Viola Place: Coins and jewelry worth $670 were reported stolen from a home in the 1800 block at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 25. NEWPORT BEACH Lugonia Street: A wallet worth $40 was stolen from a car in the 400 block at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.