Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

SWAT Nabs Thieves in $100K Handbag Heist Attempt

1/7/2026

30 3

Summary

Story summary

The Irvine Police Department SWAT team arrested two thieves who attempted to steal $100,000 worth of designer handbags.
The Irvine Police Department released footage showing suspects dressed in black scaling a building to access the bags.
SWAT officers and police dogs intercepted them as they tried to escape.
Body camera footage captured the suspects being handcuffed and loaded into a police vehicle.
The stolen handbags were returned to the store.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Irvine Police Department SWAT team arrested two thieves who attempted to steal $100,000 worth of designer handbags.
The Irvine Police Department released footage showing suspects dressed in black scaling a building to access the bags.
SWAT officers and police dogs intercepted them as they tried to escape.
Body camera footage captured the suspects being handcuffed and loaded into a police vehicle.
The stolen handbags were returned to the store.