Placer County Authorities Seek Public's Help Identifying Granite Bay Vehicle Theft Suspects

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The Placer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects caught on surveillance cameras stealing from vehicles in a Granite Bay neighborhood. The thefts occurred around 4 a.m. on February 25 along Douglas Boulevard, east of Auburn Folsom Road. Footage shows the suspects walking through the neighborhood and attempting to open vehicle doors, with some cases resulting in the removal of property.

Why it matters

Vehicle break-ins and thefts can have a significant impact on a community, causing financial losses and a sense of violation for victims. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspects and hold them accountable, as well as to potentially recover any stolen items.

The details

According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, one suspect appears to be a man in his 20s to 30s with dark hair, glasses, and a full dark beard. He was seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, brown or green shorts, and black shoes. The second suspect's gender is unknown, but appears to be someone in their 20s, wearing a black hooded jacket with reflective markings, dark pants, black shoes, and a floral-patterned face mask. Authorities stated that no vehicle has been linked to the suspects at this time, and the surveillance images are not the clearest, but they hope someone in the community may recognize the individuals.

• The thefts occurred around 4 a.m. on February 25, 2026.

What’s next

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the suspects to contact them or submit a tip by calling (530) 889-7830.