These male suspects broke into an apartment office on Sullivan and took about $4,000 worth of tools, supplies, and personal property, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The suspects are both African American. One of them had short hair, a goatee and was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses. The other was bald and was wearing a black hoodie with a printed graphic. Their appear to be in their 20’s to 30’s.
If you can identify these suspects, please email Officer Paulsen at spaulsen@cityofirvine.org.
Based on the reported incident, the suspects could face several felony charges under California law. Here are the potential penalties:
- Burglary (Penal Code § 459)
- Entering a building with intent to commit theft or another felony
- If charged as second-degree burglary (commercial), penalty is up to 3 years in county jail
- If charged as first-degree (residential), penalty is 2 to 6 years in state prison
- Grand Theft (Penal Code § 487)
- Theft of property valued over $950 (e.g., $4,000 worth of items)
- Felony offense
- Penalty: up to 3 years in county jail
- Possession of stolen property (Penal Code § 496)
- Applies if suspects were found with stolen items
- Penalty: up to 3 years in county jail
- Conspiracy to commit a crime (Penal Code § 182)
- If both suspects planned the burglary together
- Penalty: same as the intended felony (e.g., burglary or theft)
- Restitution and fines
- Court may order restitution to the victim for stolen or damaged property
- Fines can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars
If either suspect has prior convictions or if the burglary involved forced entry or damage, sentencing enhancements may apply.