San Diego police detectives are seeking tips about a series of at least 25 thefts since January involving tires and wheels being stolen from parked vehicles.
Police say such thefts have been reported in San Diego and various North County cities, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos and Escondido.
The thieves have mostly targeted Toyota 4Runner SUVs and Toyota TRD Pro Series trucks, according to police. The thieves work at night and target vehicles parked on the street or in parking lots.
Anyone with information about the series of thefts is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Northeastern Division at (858) 538-8026 or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
