Police: Armed suspect wanted for attempted robbery in Orange was just released from jail

A man arrested for attempted robbery at an Orange business last week had just been released from jail a day prior, according to police. 

The incident happened Oct. 18 at a business in the 2400 block of W. Chapman. The victims were able to get away and were not injured. 

Police said the suspect, 31-year-old Gregory Scott Whitaker, was arrested Saturday, with the assistance of Tustin police officers.

He was booked into Orange County jail.