Los Banos Police ask for help identifying suspect accused of auto theft, burglary
The Los Banos Police Department is asking for tips concerning the identity of a suspect accused of burglary and auto theft.
The man allegedly broke into a Santos Ford building in Los Banos on Dec. 17 at 3:30 a.m. He is suspected of stealing a set of keys to a black 2019 Ford F-150 and leaving in the stolen vehicle, according to a news release.
He then traveled to another location, where he allegedly stole license plates from a parked vehicle.
Less than an hour after the theft occurred, the suspect was captured on surveillance at a Los Banos gas station purchasing gas for the stolen vehicle.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to call Detective Sean Bayard at (209) 827-7070, extension 0.
Tips may be left anonymously at (209) 827-2545, or on the police department’s website. Navigate to the contact page and click on “report graffiti or other crime.” Or, contact Merced Area Crime Stoppers at 1 (855) 725-2420.
