The Irvine Police are searching for a pair who stole company laptops at a sushi bar

Last Friday, a fishy duo swam into the Rol Hand Roll Bar located at 14370 Culver Dr., Ste 2G, in Irvine. Instead of diving into delicious hand rolls, they were looking for something off-menu, according to the Irvine Police Department.

The pair helped themselves to two company laptops and fled. This almost certainly created a terrible situation for the employees who lost their company laptops.

The Irvine Police released pictures of the suspects, via Facebook, taken from surveillance video footage. The suspects were a man and a woman. They appear to be in their late 20’s or early 30’s.

The woman was wearing a green fisherman style hat, a white t-shirt and sunglasses. The man was wearing a baseball cap, a long sleeved blue shirt and eyeglasses.

The male suspect is also sporting a short boxed beard. This style is characterized by:

• A neatly trimmed, full beard
• Defined cheek and neckline lines
• A length that stays relatively close to the face, offering a clean and professional look

If you can help make this pair the catch of the day, please email bnoelle@cityofirvine.org.

Here’s a summary of the potential penalties the suspects could face for stealing company laptops in California:

Penalties for Laptop Theft in California

1. Theft Charges
   • Petty Theft (if value is under $950):
     • Up to 6 months in county jail
     • Fine up to $1,000
   • Grand Theft (if value is over $950):
     • Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail
     • Felony: Up to 3 years in state prison and/or fine up to $10,000
2. Unauthorized Computer Access (California Penal Code § 502)
   • Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in jail and/or fine up to $5,000
   • Felony: Up to 3 years in prison and/or fine up to $10,000
3. Other Consequences
   • Possible civil lawsuit from the company
   • Probation instead of jail time in some cases
   • Criminal record affecting future opportunities

Here’s a summary of the repercussions of a company laptop being stolen:

Repercussions of a Stolen Company Laptop

1. Data Breach Risks
   • Exposure of sensitive company or client information
   • Potential violations of data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)
2. Financial Loss
   • Cost of replacing the stolen device
   • Legal and investigation expenses
   • Possible fines for regulatory non-compliance
3. Operational Disruption
   • Loss of productivity for the affected employee
   • Delays in projects or business operations
4. Reputational Damage
   • Loss of trust from clients, partners, or the public
   • Negative media or social media attention
5. Security Threats
   • Risk of unauthorized access to company systems
   • Potential for further cyberattacks if credentials are compromised