Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating a case and attempting to identify a suspect who grabbed a woman in an apartment complex parking lot.

At approximately 10:15 p.m., on May 21, 2015, a 20-year-old woman parked her vehicle in the parking lot of San Remo Villa Apartments. As the victim retrieved items from her trunk, she was approached from behind by a male suspect, who grabbed her around her mouth and pulled her backwards several feet. The victim screamed and was able to break free, and the suspect fled the scene.

IRVINE, CA – A suspect has been arrested for stealing copper wire from light posts in Irvine. Armando Arroyo, 38, was arrested on charges of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. yesterday, April 27, 2015, a City of Irvine landscape contractor observed two subjects on bicycles stealing copper wire from light posts along the bike path between Jeffrey Road and Sand Canyon Avenue on the south side of I-405.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
6 P.M.
Conference and Training Center, Irvine City Hall
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The City of Irvine is updating its Parks and Facilities Master Plan, which will help guide the future development and operation of the City’s park and recreational facilities.

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Inside this issue:

• Great Park Update
• Summer Hikes
• Water Safety
• Summer Camps
• Swim Lessons

IRVINE, CA – Two suspects have been arrested for stealing copper wire in Irvine. Daniel Villanueva, 35, and Jose Rene Romeroocampo, 35, were arrested for grand theft, vandalism and possession of burglary tools.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. today, April 25, 2015, an Irvine Police Department officer was patrolling the area of Sand Canyon Avenue and the I-405.  The officer observed Villanueva and Romeroocampo run across Sand Canyon Avenue from a parking lot toward a bike trail on the west side of the street.

in Irvine and produced a note demanding cash from an individual teller’s drawer.  The man did not speak during the robbery.  After receiving cash from the teller, he placed it in a plastic grocery bag and left.  He was last seen on foot by witnesses but may be associated with a silver truck.

IRVINE, CA – A suspect has been arrested for committing a series of package thefts from the doorsteps of homes in Irvine. Anthony Palusso, 30, was arrested April 22, 2015, for misdemeanor petty theft and possession of stolen property.

The Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting a “Kitten and Puppy Shower” on Saturday, April 25 from 1-4 p.m. to help raise supplies needed to care for orphaned kittens and puppies.

The City of Irvine will host a Social Security disability benefits lecture on Wednesday, May 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center.

Presented by the Honorable John M. Watson (Ret.), the lecture will provide an overview of the online application process for Social Security disability benefits, including who can apply online, how to apply online and the documentation that must be submitted along with your application for benefits.