Two Santa Ana women arrested for allegedly shoplifting nearly $4K worth of merch at the Irvine Spectrum

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A pair of suspects demonstrated their “shopping” skills by loading up shopping bags with over $3,800 in stolen merchandise from six stores at the Spectrum yesterday. But they did not pay for the goods, according to the Irvine Police Department.

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum officers called a “time-out” as the duo prepared to leave the mall. Officers found large bags full of stolen merchandise inside their vehicle. The two suspects were also in possession of an older adult’s credit cards and identification items.

Irene Almanza, 46, and Martha Silva Orozco Jimenez, 51, of Santa Ana, were charged with a variety of charges, including felony burglary, elder abuse, and fraud.

While they were not wearing matching sweaters at the time of their spree, the Orange County Jail provided them with matching outfits.

The IPD thanks the Spectrum Security for all their help.

Here are the penalties for felony burglary, elder abuse, and fraud in California:

Felony Burglary

  • First-degree burglary (residential): Punishable by 2, 4, or 6 years in state prison1.
  • Second-degree burglary (commercial): Can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. If charged as a felony, it carries a sentence of 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in jail1.

Elder Abuse

  • Misdemeanor elder abuse: Up to 1 year in county jail2.
  • Felony elder abuse: Up to 4 years in state prison2.

Fraud

  • Misdemeanor fraud: Up to 1 year in county jail and fines up to $1,0003.
  • Felony fraud: 16 months to 3 years in state prison and fines up to $10,0003.
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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.

When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.