Staff Reports

Rowland Heights – The LA County Sheriff’s Department sent out a news release stating that the Sheriff’s Parks Bureau detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects in connection with numerous vehicle burglaries that occurred between Nov. 16, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2013 at Peter F. Shabarum Regional Park, located at 17250 East Colima Road, Rowland Heights.

The suspects burglarized the victims’ vehicles by smashing a window and grabbing any purse left inside the vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Department. The suspects then immediately used the victims’ credit cards to purchase gift cards and other merchandise from local business stores.

The suspects are described as two male Hispanic adults and one female Hispanic adult. The suspects’ pictures were obtained from video surveillance at stores where the suspects used the stolen credit cards, including various Target stores in the area.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents or the whereabouts of these suspects are encouraged to contact Detective Jack Prentice, Parks Bureau, at (661) 294-3544 or (310) 749-5821.

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