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The Irvine Police Department is looking for a woman who took a package off a doorstep in the Quail Hill neighborhood.
The suspect left the scene in a 1992 maroon Mercedes. She has reddish-blonde hair, appears to be petitite and was wearing gray shorts, a black t-shirt and a gray sweat jacket as well as white tennis shoes. She appears to be in her 20’s.
If you can help identify her, please email jbaskin@cityofirvine.org.
In California, package theft is treated seriously and can result in significant penalties. Here are the key points:
- Misdemeanor Charges: If the value of the stolen package is low or the offender has no prior criminal record, the theft may be charged as a misdemeanor. Penalties can include up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both12.
- Felony Charges: If the stolen package is of high value or the offender has a prior criminal history, the theft can be charged as a felony. Penalties for felony mail theft can include a state prison sentence ranging from 16 months to three years and fines up to $10,0002.
- Federal Charges: Package theft can also be prosecuted under federal law, especially if it involves mail delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Federal penalties can be more severe, including up to five years in prison3.
- Restitution and Probation: Courts may also order restitution to compensate victims and impose probation, which could involve community service and attendance in theft prevention programs2.
These penalties reflect the seriousness with which California treats package theft, aiming to deter such crimes and protect individuals’ property.
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