The Irvine police department has launched a search for a suspect accused of stealing packages from an Irvine apartment community\u2019s mailroom. The suspect has been dubbed \u2018Postal Malone\u2019 due to his resemblance to popular rapper and singer Post Malone.<\/p>\n
The suspect, who has tattoos on the right side of his face and his right hand, is accused of stealing an \u201carmload\u201d of packages from an apartment community on Spectrum Center Drive Sunday, Sept. 21, said Kyle Oldoerp, a spokesman for the Irvine Police Department.
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\n\u201cThe suspect seems to love everything \u2018post,\u2019 including taking postal packages that don\u2019t belong to him,\u201d Irvine police wrote on social media.<\/p>\n
Police don\u2019t yet know the value of what was stolen. The police department is using social media to reach out to the public for help in identifying the suspect. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to be running in \u2018circles,\u2019\u201d the post continued, referencing some of the artist\u2019s popular songs. \u201cWe want to say we \u2018had some help.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Police asked anyone with information to contact detectives at mward@cityofirvine.org. Since posting on social media, Oldoerp said, the department has received tips about the suspect\u2019s identity, and they hope to contact him soon.<\/p>\n
The Irvine police department is working diligently to solve the case of the package thief dubbed \u2018Postal Malone\u2019. With the help of the public, they hope to bring the suspect to justice and recover the stolen packages. The case is a reminder of the importance of community involvement in preventing and solving crimes.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the suspect accused of?
\nA: The suspect is accused of stealing an \u201carmload\u201d of packages from an apartment community on Spectrum Center Drive.
\nQ: Why is the suspect called \u2018Postal Malone\u2019?
\nA: The suspect is called \u2018Postal Malone\u2019 due to his resemblance to popular rapper and singer Post Malone.
\nQ: How can I help with the investigation?
\nA: You can contact detectives at mward@cityofirvine.org if you have any information about the suspect\u2019s identity.
\nQ: What is the current status of the investigation?
\nA: The police department has received tips about the suspect\u2019s identity and hopes to contact him soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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