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Two males are suspected of stealing a 2024 blue Jeep Gladiator from the 1000 block of Elements Way last month, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The car was later recovered in Hollywood by LAPD.
The suspects are African American. They were both wearing sweats and hoodies. One is slim and the other is not.
Please email amena@cityofirvine.org if you have any information.
A 2024 blue Jeep Gladiator’s value can range from around $39,790 for the base model to over $64,890 for the top-trim Rubicon X, with Kelley Blue Book suggesting paying $1,672 to $4,737 less than MSRP.
In California, stealing a vehicle like a 2024 blue Jeep Gladiator can lead to serious penalties. The crime is typically classified as grand theft auto if the vehicle is valued at more than $950.
Grand theft auto is considered a “wobbler” offense, meaning it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged as a misdemeanor, the penalty can include up to one year in county jail. If charged as a felony, the penalties can be more severe, with potential prison sentences of 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years.
Additionally, if the theft involves joyriding or taking the vehicle for a short period without the intent to permanently deprive the owner, it might be charged under a different statute with slightly different penalties
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