Police task force busts transnational burglary ring targeting pricy O.C. homes

Irvine, Calif. (January 28, 2026) – The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) have arrested three adult men believed to be linked to a transnational organized residential burglary crime ring.

Over the past few months, a burglary crew has been suspected of committing several residential burglaries in Newport Beach.

The same men are suspected of traveling from Los Angeles County to the Shady Canyon area of Irvine on January 10 and conspiring to burglarize a residence.

While being surveilled by Detectives, the suspects jumped over a fence while carrying backpacks. Detectives believe the suspect’s plans were disrupted before a burglary occurred…

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