San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Sheriff’s Office, Imperial Beach Substation are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for a series of grand thefts in the County of San Diego.

On October 17, 2025, at 10:50 p.m., an unknown suspect removed and stole a bronze wall plaque affixed to the exterior wall of the Imperial Beach Library located at 810 Imperial Beach Boulevard, in the City of Imperial Beach. The suspect arrived in a white 2005-2010 Chevrolet Silverado, placed the plaque in the bed of the truck and fled the scene. The stolen plaque is valued at approximately $4,500.

This incident may be related to a series of similar thefts in which bronze plaques were stolen from libraries in Lemon Grove, Rancho San Diego, Alpine and 4S Ranch area. In the Rancho San Diego, the same suspect and truck were captured by surveillance video.

Suspect Description

The suspect is described as a bald White male, approximately 40 to 50-years-old wearing a dark colored sweatshirt, grey shorts and dark colored sneakers.

Vehicle Description

The suspect’s vehicle is a 2005-2010 Chevrolet Silverado, single cab truck with a steel front bumper.

Surveillance pictures of the suspect along with the suspect’s vehicle and one of the stolen plaques are below

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect or truck is asked to call the Imperial Beach Sheriff’s substation at
(619) 498-2400 or 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. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Michael Mascarenas at (619) 498-2400 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..