Investigators from the Vista Sheriff's Station want the public's help to identify and locate five suspects wanted in connection with a burglary in Vista.
On April 21st just before 10:00 p.m., five men burglarized California Numismatic Funding business located in the 700 block of East Vista Way. They broke in through the back door and used crowbars to bypass a security gate. The suspects ransacked the business taking antique coins and silver valued at approximately $35,000.
These suspects may also be involved in similar burglaries across Southern California targeting businesses dealing in antique coins.
Suspect #1 is described as a black man between 25 and 35-years old, standing 5’11” tall and weighing 200 pounds. He has a muscular build, is bald or has short hair and was last seen wearing blue jean pants, a red collared shirt, tennis shoes, black gloves and a red/black baseball cap with a "W" on it. He may have a tattoo on his upper right arm.
Suspect #2 is described as a black man between 20 and 35-years-old, standing 5'11” tall and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a hoodie with "California Bear" on it, unknown colored pants and a baseball cap.
Suspect #3 is described as a black man between 20 and 35-years-old, standing 5’11” tall and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing black and white shoes; shorts, blue long sleeve sweatshirt with white lines on it, baseball cap and gloves.
Suspect #4 is a black man between 20 and 35-years-old, standing 5'11” tall and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a sweatshirt with "California Bear" on it, pants and a baseball cap with a stocking over it.
Suspect #5 is described as a black man between 20 and 35-years-old, standing 5'9” tall and weighing 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a jacket, pants and a baseball cap.
Surveillance images show the suspects arrived at the business in two vehicles: a minivan and a small sedan.
If you have any information on this incident, 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.
Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips can be found on our website www.sdcrimestoppers.org.
