Peter Joseph Paturzo of Mission Viejo was one of three suspects apprehended yesterday following the break-in at a mansion in Newport Beach. Paturzo, 44, was arrested for conspiracy to commit robbery and was being held on $100,000 bail.
Newport Beach police spokesperson told the Dispatch five men were involved. Three were captured and two remain at large.
Nine people were in the house. The perpetrators caused head injuries to three people, and one required hospitalization. The men demanded cash and jewelry from the residents, but Police had not yet determined whether anything was taken from the home. The house is owned by a former tycoon in the subprime lending business.
