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Thieves Arrested After Attempting $100K Handbag Heist

1/6/2026

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Richard Bernard Spencer, 40, and Marcellus Ronell Shelby, 30, were arrested in Irvine after attempting to steal $100,000 in luxury handbags.
The incident began early Monday morning as they climbed the store's side.
A security guard alerted the Irvine Police Department.
The suspects face burglary and grand theft charges.
All stolen handbags were recovered.

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Story summary

Richard Bernard Spencer, 40, and Marcellus Ronell Shelby, 30, were arrested in Irvine after attempting to steal $100,000 in luxury handbags.
The incident began early Monday morning as they climbed the store's side.
A security guard alerted the Irvine Police Department.
The suspects face burglary and grand theft charges.
All stolen handbags were recovered.