Coastal O.C. police are searching for a tatted up crew of retail thieves

A crew of tatted up retail theft suspects stole quite a bit of likely high-end clothing from a retailer in Seal Beach. Unfortunately for the suspects their tattoos were quite visible in the pictures taken by a 4K surveillance camera in the store.

The Seal Beach Police Department posted their pictures today on Facebook in the hopes of identifying the suspects.

There were four suspects:

• A middle aged woman who appeared to be Hispanic had a crooked smile and a gap in her front teeth. Her dark hair was pulled back. A large tattoo was visible on her right forearm. She was wearing eyeglasses and a white t-shirt.
• Another woman who appeared to be Hispanic had tattoos on her forehead and above her breasts. She was wearning a black camisole type shirt. She had large gold earings and a necklace as well.
• A man who appeared to be Hispanic had short dark hair and a gold necklace. He was wearing a black t-shirt and a dark jacket and jeans.
• The fourth suspect was a heavyset woman who appeared to be Hispanic. She was bravely bearing her midriff while wearing a tight black shirt. She had a large gold cross on a necklace and was wearing eyeglasses. Her hair was reddish. Her blue jeans were strained to the max. She also had a black bracelet on her right wrist.

Here’s a summary of the penalties the suspects in the Seal Beach retail theft case could face under California law as of 2025:

Retail Theft Penalties in California (2025):

• Felony Charges: If the stolen merchandise is worth more than $950, suspects can be charged with felony organized retail theft. This can lead to up to 3 years in jail.
• Arrest Without Witnessing the Crime: Police can arrest suspects based on probable cause, even if they didn’t witness the theft.
• Restraining Orders: Courts may issue restraining orders preventing convicted individuals from entering the store for up to 2 years.
• Sentencing Enhancements: If the value of stolen goods exceeds $50,000, additional jail time may be added.
• Extended Probation: Probation for shoplifting and petty theft has been increased from 1 year to 2 years.
• Rehabilitation Programs: Young offenders (under 25) may be referred to rehabilitation programs instead of jail.
• No Release on Promise to Appear: Suspects in organized retail theft cases may not be released with just a signed promise to appear in court.