Crime Stoppers: Burglary in San Marcos
July 11, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that Detectives with the San Marcos Sheriff's Station want the public's help to identify and locate the suspects responsible for a burglary in San Marcos.
It happened on June 30 just after 11:00 a.m. at a home located in the 1200 block of South Hampton Road. The suspects broke in and stole about $20,000 worth of jewelry, purses and other items.
The suspects then used stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases at the following grocery stores:
- Albertsons located in the 1900 block of W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos
- Ralphs located in the 300 block of S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos
- Food 4 Less located in the 600 block of N. Broadway in Escondido.
In all, the suspects made about $1,300 in fraudulent purchases.
Sheriff's Detectives were provided with surveillance video which captured a newer white model, possibly 2020 Chevrolet Suburban near the scene of the home burglary. The video also captured an unknown woman and man outside the victim’s home.
Suspect #1 is described as a White woman between 30 and 40 years old with brown hair, wearing a brown “Modelo” hat, white “Budweiser” t-shirt and black shorts.
Suspect #2 is described as a White man wearing a straw-style hat, black face mask, sunglasses, black shorts and black shoes.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff's Station at (760) 510-5200.
You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.
