Irvine Police seek ID of suspects in $38K credit‑card fraud spree

Irvine Police are asking for the community’s assistance after three suspects — shown in the attached #WANTEDWEDNESDAY images — allegedly used stolen credit‑card information belonging to an Irvine resident to make $38,435.50 in fraudulent purchases between June 13 and June 17, 2026.

Detectives say the suspects targeted high‑end clothing and jewelry retailers, hitting multiple stores across Irvine and surrounding cities in a short period of time.

What Happened

Investigators report that the suspects obtained the victim’s credit‑card information and immediately began making large purchases at local retail stores. The transactions were spread across several days and involved multiple high‑value items, consistent with organized retail fraud patterns seen throughout Orange County. Irvine Police released surveillance images of the suspects and are seeking help identifying them…

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