A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing almost $1,000 worth of wine from retailers in Orange County.
The suspect was identified as Rosemary Arteaga Morfin, 32, of Anaheim, according to the Irvine Police Department.
On July 12, license plate readers alerted police to a vehicle connected to a known shoplifter in the Irvine area. Shortly after, workers at a Pavilion’s grocery called police to report that a woman was seen running out of the market with almost $1,000 worth of wine bottles.
Officers later tracked the woman down at a nearby Target store where she was reportedly caught swapping price tags on merchandise.
Rosemary Arteaga Morfin, 32, of Anaheim, was arrested for allegedly stealing almost $1,000 worth of wine from a retailer in Irvine on July 12, 2025. (Irvine Police Department)
While searching her vehicle, police found methamphetamine and a collection of stolen ID cards and wine bottles inside. (Irvine Police Department)
Police took her into custody at the scene. While searching her vehicle, they found methamphetamine and a notable collection of stolen ID cards and wine bottles inside.
Morfin was arrested for shoplifting, identity theft, possession of a controlled substance with prior convictions and possession of drug paraphernalia.
“Her plan to commit crime in Irvine turned into sour grapes and a stay at Orange County Jail,” Irvine police said in a Facebook post.
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