A Tesla took a photo of an Irvine purse thief who is on the loose

On February 25, around 7:00 p.m., a male suspect smashed the window of a Tesla parked in the parking lot of Sky Park Circle, in Irvine, and stole a purse.

The car’s camera system recorded images of the suspect. A short time later, he used the victim’s credit card and made numerous purchases. A second picture of the suspect appears to have been taken while he was using the stolen credit cards in a store.

The suspect has a slim build and a mustache. He was pictured in a beanie in one picture and in a Lakers cap in another. He wore a brown jacket in one picture and a t-shirt with a Levi’s logo in another.

If you know who he is, please contact Detective Mena at amena@cityofirvine.org.