Police allege cyclist in ‘national parks’ shirt broke equipment that detects wildfires
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they say has been repeatedly damaging wildfire-detection equipment in open spaces in Irvine.
Irvine police on Wednesday released images on Facebook and Instagram showing a man who they said tampered with the fire detection devices on at least two different occasions.
“These devices are critical to keeping our community safe,” the statement read.
Police did not specify when the devices were tampered with but said the fire detection equipment had been damaged and disabled.
The man seen in the images is wearing cargo shorts; in one he rides a black bicycle.
The motive for his alleged actions are unclear. Based on his clothing, he’s a fan of nature: In one of the images, he wears a white shirt with a bear and text that reads, “national parks.”
Police are asking anyone with information about the individual to contact police at ipdpio@cityofirvine.org.
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