Auto Theft – Imperial Beach 

October 31, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation and San Diego County Crime Stoppers want your help in identifying and locating a suspect who stole a vintage car in Imperial Beach.

It happened on Tuesday, October 21, around 2:00 a.m., in the 500 block of Calle Avenue.

According to Sheriff's Detectives, someone stole a red 1960 Chevrolet Impala with California License Plate JCL527 (seen in the above photo) that was parked on the street.

A home surveillance camera captured an image of the suspect pushing the car from the location. The suspect appears to be wearing a dark-colored hooded sweater, dark pants and white shoes.

The quality of the above image is poor, but detectives say they hope someone who might have seen something the night of the crime will come forward.

Anyone with information on the identity/location of the suspect or the victim’s car is asked to call the Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation at (619) 498-2400.

You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

Please visit https://www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Source & photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office