Irvine Police Department

This morning, the residents at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine organized a drive-thru breakfast to express gratitude and support for the Irvine Police Department. Thank you all for your partnership! #inpartnershipwiththecommunity

Did you know that unclaimed bikes in our property room go to auction? Could one of them be yours? Our Police Officers and Property Specialists work tirelessly to reunite bikes with their owners, but if the bike isn’t registered and hasn’t been reported stolen, finding the owners is very difficult. The first step to ensuring your bike’s safety is to register it with Project 529, a free bike registration service that allows you to input information about your bicycle and uploa...d photos. If your bike is lost or stolen, it is also important to file a report with the police department. Register your bike in our garage at project529.com/Irvine Register. Report. Recover! #EndBikeTheft

The Irvine Police Department will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please join us in honoring our Police Dispatchers this week during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated from April 11-17, 2021.

Irvine Police Department Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision Irvine, Calif. (January 15, 2021) An 18-year-old male motorcyclist has died from his injuries after colliding with a vehicle. This morning at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle. ... The collision occurred near the intersection of Walnut and Kazan. The motorcyclist, a resident of Orange, was transported to OC Global Hospital and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The decedent was identified as Garrett Ryder Wade, a student at Concordia University. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. IPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating this case. Anyone with information should contact Detective Christopher Ostrowski at 949-724-7047.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Monday morning, a witness observed 2 suspects commit a vehicle burglary at an apartment community near Jamboree and Alton. The witness relayed a detailed description of the suspect vehicle to Irvine Police as it fled the area. Responding officers found the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Evidence linked the suspects to several crimes and they were arrested. If you see suspicious activity like the resident who witnessed this crime, call 9-1-1 immediately. Please remember to avoid leaving valuables in your car and lock your doors.

When using an ATM it is important to take certain precautions to protect your personal information. Follow these tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. If you notice anything suspicious, notify bank security and report it to the local police. For more crime prevention tips, visit crimeprevention.irvinepd.org #ATMSkimming #CrimePrevention #IrvinePD

Over the past several months, Irvine PD has been working with Santa Ana Police Department, Garden Grove Police Department, Seal Beach Police Department and 6 other law enforcement agencies to form the Street Racing & Takeover (SRT) Team. Last Saturday, an intersection takeover occurred in the City of Santa Ana. The SRT Team responded and arrested two for reckless driving, over 40 associated spectators were cited and 21 vehicles were impounded. Our enforcement of illegal street racing will continue in order to deter this dangerous activity. #StayHome #SRT

Most of us receive numerous packages during the holiday season, and this time of year we typically see an increase in package thefts. To reduce these thefts, try tracking the package so you will be at home to accept the shipment when it is scheduled to arrive. If that isn’t possible, try to schedule the delivery for a time you will be home or require a signature for the package. If you will be out of town for an extended period of time, place on hold on your mail and packages. Perhaps ask a trusted neighbor to accept packages for you. Happy Shopping! #CrimePrevention #PackageTheft #InPartnershipwiththeCommunity #IrvinePD

For many, the start of a new year means lots of goal-setting and making resolutions. You may have already broken some of your resolutions. But this year, why not make a daily reminder to improve your personal safety? It is important to be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, there may be a good reason. Reduce the opportunity to be victimized by paying attention while you walk and keeping your hands free of electronics and other distractions. If you see something, say something; let our officers check out anything that doesn’t feel right. Let’s make 2021 a great year of taking control and committing to your personal safety! #CrimePrevention #ReducetheOpportunity #IrvinePD

TODAY AT NOON: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services will be sending a Wireless Emergency Alert to mobile phones reminding residents of the Regiona...l Stay At-Home-Order that is currently in place. This is an informational message only to remind residents of the existing order that went into effect Sunday night in the Southern California Region. For more information on the Stay-at-Home order, visit cityofirvine.org. If you have questions, please call our Ombudsman Hotline at 949-724-8250.

If you are still planning to do some safe and social-distanced holiday shopping in person, please keep in mind these important safety tips. Never leave valuables in plain sight in your vehicle, and try to avoid walking with distractions in hand. Always lock your car, and remember to #RemoveItorLoseIt! Happy shopping! #CrimePrevention #TheftPrevention #IrvinePD

Please join us in congratulating the Irvine Police Department's Emergency Management Administrator Bobby Simmons on receiving the Greater Irvine Chamber's 40 Under 40 Award. This award recognizes Orange County's young professionals who positively impact and move the community forward. Bobby oversees the Office of Emergency Management, which is tasked with coordinating the City's preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts against disasters. During his tenure with... the City, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated for four separate incidents, including the City's response to COVID-19, the Silverado Fire, and the Bond Fire. We appreciate his leadership and his tireless commitment to protecting the health and safety of Irvine residents and businesses. To learn more about emergency preparedness in Irvine, visit cityofirvine.org/prepare.

At approximately 1353 hours today, officers responded to a residence after the victim called to report a package theft occurred from their front porch in the Great Park neighborhood. The victim’s surveillance camera captured a light blue BMW believed to be associated with the theft. A short time later, an officer observed the vehicle following an Amazon delivery truck and made a traffic stop. Numerous stolen packages were located within the vehicle, as well as loaded firearms. The two occupants, an adult male and adult female, admitted to the thefts and were taken into custody. #InPartnershipWithTheCommunity

#BondFire Update: Firefighters now have 60% containment around the 7,375 acre fire. A #RedFlagWarning was issued for Irvine and surrounding areas at 4 a.m. this morning (12/7) to Tuesday (12/8) at 10 p.m. due to critical fire weather conditions. Stay prepared, visit http://ocfa.org/rsg and sign up for #AlertOC emergency notifications at alertoc.com.

Today is Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day! Each day, the Irvine Police Department depends on our Records and Support personnel to provide us with vital services. Please join us in thanking the members of Records, Property, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Business Desk, and Crime Analysis for their invaluable contributions. (This post includes photos that were taken before COVID-19.)

For many people it’s about that time to start taking holiday decorations out of storage! Here are some helpful tips to consider when going to your storage unit. Be sure to have a heavy duty lock, visit your unit during daylight hours, and take an inventory with pictures of everything you have inside. If you are considering getting a public storage unit, make sure your facility is utilizing strong security measures. For more crime prevention tips, visit crimeprevention.irvinepd.org #theftprevention #IrvinePD #InPartnershipWithTheCommunity

The Irvine Police Department has completed the initial investigation into this fatal traffic collision. All roadways in the area are open. If you have any information about this case, please contact Detective Christopher Ostrowski at (949)724-7047.

Traffic Collision/Roadway Closure- The Irvine Police Department is investigating a traffic collision at Jamboree/405 Freeway. Jamboree, between Main and Michelson, is shut down in both direction. Please use alternate routes for the next two hours.

Last week, many of our residents experienced mandatory evacuations related to the Silverado Fire. Now is a good time to sign up for AlertOC to stay informed and one step ahead of emergencies. Register today at www.alertoc.org.

On behalf of the Irvine Police Department, we hope you have enjoyed our extended National Night Out celebration and Crime Prevention Awareness Month. To end the festivities, we are delighted to invite you on a virtual tour of our great department. We look forward to when we get the opportunity to interact with our community in person. Thank you for joining us virtually! Stay safe, stay healthy and continue to stay tuned to our crime safety tips. #NationalNightOut #NNO #InPartnershipwiththeCommunity #IPD #Irvine

Many of us have increased our use of technology to shop online and stay virtually connected to our loved ones. While use this technology is convenient; it is also important to be aware of the ways that criminals may take advantage by attempting to exploit personal information and gain access to finances. Watch this video to learn more about the most common types of technology related scams, spoofing and phishing. For more information on many different types of frauds and scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.ftc.gov #NNO #CrimePrevention #ScamPrevention #IPD

Fraud and scams are an unfortunate reality that many of us are confronted with regularly. The first line of defense is to be aware of the type of scams and how to spot them. Here are 7 things that you can do to avoid being a victim of fraud. For more information on fraud and scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.ftc.gov In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has launched a new website to make it easier for people to report fraud, scams, and bad business practices. To make a report quickly and easily with the FTC, go to ReportFraud.ftc.gov #FraudPrevention #CrimePrevention #NNO #IPD

Daylight savings time is not only a time to change your clocks (and get an extra hour of sleep), but also to ensure that the safety measures in your home are up to date and working properly. Take this time to change batteries, evaluate the security of your home, and talk about emergency plans with your family. For more prevention and safety tips, visit crimeprevention.irvinepd.org #FallBack #IPD # Irvine #InPartnershipWithTheCommunity

Closures of The Toll Roads that were in place due to damage caused by the Silverado Fire have been lifted. All portions of the 133, 241 and 261 Toll Roads that were impacted by the fire have been reopened. Thank you for your patience during the closures.

Happy Halloween!