Several people in Downieville reported car break-ins after discovering damage and missing property during the early morning hours of Tuesday.
According to the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in an online post, deputies are investigating a series of car break-ins that happened during the late-night hours of January 12 and the early morning hours of January 13 in the Downieville area.
Deputies say Sierra County Dispatch received multiple reports from people the morning of January 13, stating that their cars had been unlawfully entered.
The incidents appear to have occurred mainly near Commercial Street and Pearl Street. Home security cameras in the area recorded images of a person walking past homes during the early morning hours.
The person of interest is described as a young adult in their late teens to mid-20s, with an average height and a slim to average build. Deputies say the person was wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, brown camouflage pants, and light colored athletic shoes.
The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person shown in the images. People who may recognize the person or who have security cameras, doorbell cameras, dash cameras, or other video surveillance in the area are encouraged to review their footage and share photos or video that could help investigators.
Deputies are urging people to remain vigilant, ensure cars and homes are locked, and promptly report suspicious activity.
Anyone with information related to the incidents or who may be able to help identify the person of interest is asked to contact the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 289-3700.
(The Sierra County Sheriff's Office contributed to this story.)
