Palm Springs, CA

On May 1, 2023, a theft incident involving pool equipment was thwarted by vigilant homeowners in the south end of Palm Springs. The homeowners confronted the suspects, but managed to escape the scene in a Ford Ranger pickup truck (the color is not known), taking a portion of the pool equipment with them. In an effort to bring these individuals to justice, the Palm Springs Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying the pictured suspects.

Detective Alex Doherty is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspects to come forward and provide any relevant details. Detective Doherty can be reached by phone at (760) 323-8142 and by e-mail at alexander.doherty@palmspringsca.gov.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect 1:

– Gender: Male

– Ethnicity: Hispanic

– Height: Unknown

– Weight: Approximately 165 lbs.

– Hair: Black

– Attire: Long white sleeve shirt, black pants, white face cover

Suspect 2:

– Gender: Male

– Ethnicity: Hispanic

– Height: Unknown

– Weight: Approximately 175 lbs.

– Attire: Blue polo shirt, brown pants, red hair cover

In an advisory to the public, the Palm Springs Police Department highlights a significant rise in pool pump and pool heater theft, in recent months. The department recommends installing anti-theft cages, video surveillance cameras, and GPS tracking devices to safeguard your property. These measures can significantly enhance the security of your pool equipment. The Palm Springs Police Department is committed to diligently investigating these crimes and urges community members to report any pool equipment thefts promptly.