Irvine Police Arrest 'Postal Malone' Suspect in Apartment Mailroom Thefts
Police credit public tips from a playful social media appeal for the identification of the suspect.
Overview
- Jacob Daniel Rodriguez, 45, of Santa Ana, was taken into custody on Oct. 16 and booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of burglary.
- Investigators say he was recorded on Sept. 21 taking more than five packages from a Spectrum Center Drive apartment community mailroom.
- Detectives publicized images highlighting facial and hand tattoos and clothing, and nicknamed him “Postal Malone” on Instagram.
- Police say community tips stemming from the posts helped lead to the arrest, though they did not detail the information.
- Authorities are still determining how many residents were affected and the value of the stolen items.