Suspects still at large possibly in white Ford F-150 at a Costco

[PRESS RELEASE from SLO County Sheriff]

On 2-18-20, a female victim in Templeton reported a theft of her purse from her house. Besides cash and credit cards, the victim reported her checkbook which was inside the purse, was also taken. On 3-6-20, the victim reported someone had used her checks at Costco stores in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Hanford CA and Fresno, CA. Checks had also been passed at a Bank of America in Fresno.

All told, the checks totaled approximately $5,000. Costco was able to identify the suspect with surveillance photos. The photographs show one male and one female. Both appear to be white and approximately 50-70 years old.

It’s believed the two are associated with a white extended-cab pickup truck. The pickup truck looks to be a Ford F-150, possibly a 2004 year model or newer. Once Deputies were able to secure a surveillance photo from Costco of the suspect, an APB (all points bulletin) flyer was sent to the following counties: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Kings, Kern and Fresno.