While shoppers were out taking advantage of Black Friday sales, a male suspect was looking for a free-for-all, according to the SAPD.
Detectives are attempting to identify this suspect, who stole approximately $700 worth of merchandise from the Target on S. Bristol Street.
When security attempted to stop him, he fled in an older model white, Toyota Tundra.
The suspect appears to be a white man in his 20’s. He was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
If you have any information regarding the suspect, please contact Corporal Detective C. Miranda at (714) 245-8373.
Here are the likely penalties the suspect could face under California law for stealing $700 worth of merchandise:
- Petty Theft vs. Grand Theft
- In California, theft of property valued over $950 is considered grand theft. Since $700 is under $950, this is typically petty theft (Penal Code §484/488).
- Petty Theft (Misdemeanor)
- Up to 6 months in county jail
- Fines up to $1,000
- Possible probation and restitution to the store
- If Prior Theft Convictions Exist
- Could be charged as petty theft with a prior, which is a wobbler (can be a misdemeanor or felony)
- Felony version: up to 3 years in state prison
- Additional Charges
- Shoplifting (Penal Code §459.5) applies when entering a store during business hours intending to steal items worth $950 or less. This is usually a misdemeanor.
- Evading security or using force could elevate the charge to robbery, which is a felony with 2–5 years in state prison.
- Vehicle Use
- Fleeing in a vehicle does not automatically add a charge unless reckless driving or evading police occurs.