Crime & Safety

Package Thief 'Postal Malone' Plagues South OC Homes

The Irvine Police Department dubbed the suspect "Postal Malone" due to his resemblance with the multi-genre musician.

A suspect bearing resemblance to multi-genre musician Post Malone is being sought by Irvine police officers for package theft.
A suspect bearing resemblance to multi-genre musician Post Malone is being sought by Irvine police officers for package theft. (Irvine Police Department Courtesy Photo)

IRVINE, CA — A suspect bearing resemblance to multi-genre musician Post Malone is being sought by Irvine police officers for package theft.

"If we named suspects like the FBI, we would call this suspected thief 'Postal Malone,' Irvine police officers said on social media.

The man has tattoos on his face and hand, and is accused of taking packages from an apartment on Spectrum Sunday.

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Using references to some of Malone's hit songs, investigators are asking for the public's help.

"We don't want to be running in 'circles," police said. "We want to say we 'had some help.' If you recognize this man, please contact Detective Ward at mward@cityofirvine.org."

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