A woman in Irvine stole a wallet and used the credit cards at a Walmart

On April 1, 2023, a female suspect took a victim’s wallet from an unlocked vehicle at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Martin Avenue at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The victim’s credit cards were then used at a local Walmart to make fraudulent purchases.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mena at 949-724-7124 or amena@cityofirvine.org.

Crime prevention tips:

• Lock your vehicle and remove all valuables
• Park in a well lit area or where there are surveillance cameras
• If you have a garage and use it as a storage unit, consider cleaning it out so you can park your vehicle in there

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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