Two women arrested after assaulting a store employee during a retail theft in Irvine
On June 5th, an employee witnessed a suspect conceal an item in their bag and flee Zumiez at the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. When the employee confronted…
Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend arrested after suspicious deaths of ten dogs
On June 18, 2025, at about 5:25 PM, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) was contacted by a pet owner who reported that they had received a message from their dog…
Irvine Police investigate clever theft at Ulta Beauty Store
A duo walked into the Ulta Beauty store in Irvine and gave the phrase "makeup heist" a whole new meaning, according to the Irvine Police Department. The female suspect stacked…
Bike thief arrested in Irvine with help from a hidden Air Tag
On Thursday, a man reported that his locked mountain bicycle had been stolen from Target on Barranca, according to the Irvine Police Department. IPD bike officers pedaled into action and…
Irvine man arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct near minors at apartment pool
On Tuesday, police detectives arrested 25-year-old Gavin Christian Mestas of Irvine for l*wd acts that occurred at an apartment community gym, according to the Irvine Police Department. On June 8,…
A man stole a Kasen E-bike from a store in Irvine
A male suspect walked into the Target in Crossroads wearing Crocs and a beanie that said "Top Tier." His decision-making was anything but, according to the Irvine Police Department. The…
Irvine juvenile ran red lights on an e-motorcycle before being stopped by the police
A 16-year-old juvenile on a e-motorcycle recklessly fled from officers during an attempted traffic stop on Jamboree, reaching high speeds, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspect ran multiple…
O.C. man arrested for stealing tools from cars parked in Irvine
Last month, patrol officers responded to a vehicle burglary in the 2100 block of Scholarship, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspect entered a secured parking garage and stole…
A man stole valuable Sony music equipment from an O.C. Wal Mart
A male suspect walked into Walmart and remixed the rules by stealing a Sony digital media receiver straight from a glass case, according to the Irvine Police Department. This equipment…
Man arrested for restaurant purse theft and credit card fraud in Irvine
On Thursday, a suspect thought he could roll out of Panera Bread at Woodbury Town Center, located at 6372 Irvine Blvd., with an elderly woman’s purse, but he was mistaken,…
The Irvine Police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on June 6
Irvine, Calif. (June 2, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to…
A man has stolen bottles of wine from a Target store in Irvine four times
On at least four occasions, a male suspect has stolen bottles of wine from a Target store in Irvine, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspect appears to be…
Irvine police nab Chilean burglary suspects who used a stolen credit card at the Spectrum
On Sunday, Spectrum Center Officers saw a vehicle burglary call pending at the Bommer Canyon Trailhead, according to the Irvine Police Department. Knowing the usual “grab-and-swipe” trend, they suspected the…
Police seek Anaheim man in string of residential burglaries
The Irvine Police Department posed a new Felony Friday request for help in locating a burglary suspect. Detectives have identified Yonatan Angel Loaeza, 34, of Anaheim, as the suspect in…