BEND, OR -- Thieves are targeting cars parked at trailheads and day use areas, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and victims’ credit and debit cards have been used at local stores.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying two people involved in numerous thefts from vehicles. After the thefts, the subjects have gone to Wal Mart in Bend and purchased gift cards using the stolen credit and debit cards. 

The male has a tattoo on each forearm and a large tattoo on the right side of his neck. The female has a thin build and a large tattoo on her left forearm. 

If you know these subjects or have any information related to these incidents, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 541-693-6911 reference case 22-38722. 

The Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that it is not save to leave valuables unattended in your vehicle. If you are planning on being away from your vehicle take your valuables with you. Many times people return to their vehicles only to find their window has been broken out and their valuables missing. In some of these cases the suspects will have used the victim’s credit cards before they even realize their vehicle has been broken into.