Organized Retail Theft Crew Sought in Irvine Shopping Mall Heist
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is on the hunt for four suspects involved in an audacious organized retail theft at the Irvine Spectrum shopping mall. The brazen quartet allegedly targeted the Champs Sports store, making off with a substantial amount of Nike merchandise before disappearing in a cloud of exhaust from two getaway vehicles.
Suspect Details and Surveillance Footage
Surveillance cameras captured the suspects’ movements like a well-rehearsed performance. Two men and two women are believed to be the perpetrators of this brazen heist. IPD has released images of the suspects, hoping that sharp-eyed witnesses can help piece together the puzzle and lead to their apprehension.
Vehicle Descriptions and Key Facts
The suspects pulled up to the Champs Sports store in a gray Mitsubishi Outlander SUV and a black Volkswagen Passat sedan. After executing their swift theft, they piled into both vehicles and sped away, leaving retail workers and mall-goers in their wake.
Call for Public Assistance
The IPD is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspects. Anyone with information, no matter how small, is urged to contact Detective Nate Johnson by emailing njohnson@cityofirvine.org.
Protecting Our Community
IPD is committed to safeguarding the Irvine community and its businesses. They are determined to bring these suspects to justice and prevent similar incidents from occurring. The department encourages residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Reporting Options
To report any information related to this case, contact Detective Nate Johnson at njohnson@cityofirvine.org.
Data sourced from: ktla.com
