The Irvine Police Department recently featured a case of shoplifting at a Target store in Spectrum, with suspects dressed as characters from the Pokémon franchise. The suspects referred to as "Team Rocket" by the department stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise including a Pokémon Scarlet card set. Despite the whimsical nature of the post, the incident highlights the critical issue of ongoing organized retail crime, as posted on their Facebook page.
