Suspects disguised as fishermen target surfers in string of vehicle thefts, authorities warn

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego County Regional Auto Theft Task Force is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and credit card frauds targeting beachgoers, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Investigators said the incidents happened in Pacific Beach and La Jolla areas.

Victims secured their wallets and cell phones inside locked vehicles, concealing their keys in lock boxes before entering the water to surf…

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