Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating two suspects involved in a string of vehicle burglaries throughout San Diego County, the San Diego County Sherriff’s Department announced.
A man and woman duo has targeted vehicles where victims were gathered for large events by breaking in and stealing their valuables. The victims of these thefts would be gathered at public places, such as a cemetery for a funeral and community parks where families were attending youth sports events.
The last known incident occurred in February in Santee, reported the Sheriff's officials.
The suspects have used the victim’s stolen credit cards at local stores and have used them to purchase more than $8,000 worth of merchandise.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, the suspected man and woman seen have been involved in numerous vehicle break-ins across the county since October 2021.
The man is described as a Hispanic man between 40 and 50 years old, standing 5’ 10” tall with a heavy build and a goatee. He has full-sleeve tattoos, hand tattoos, and neck tattoos. On multiple occasions, this suspect was seen wearing a black-and-white striped hooded sweatshirt and dark pants with black-and-white Adidas tennis shoes.
The woman is described as a Hispanic woman between 30 and 40 years old, standing 5’ 6” tall with a heavy build and long black hair.
Their vehicle is described as a white 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado with an extended cab and a black bed cover. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Santee Sheriff's Station at (619) 956-4000.
