Suspicious Vehicle Seen Pacing Possible Thieves: Gilroy Police

GILROY, CA — In what appears to be a stakeout of thieves targeting vehicles, an SUV described as a new, white Ford Explorer was "acting as backup to several subjects on foot trying (to open) vehicle doors" in a Sunrise Drive neighborhood during the overnight hours starting Wednesday, Gilroy Police reported.

The vehicle caught pacing the suspects from Wednesday night into Thursday morning is shown here.

The suspicious activity was seen on the north side of the Sunrise Drive area, but it can occur anywhere, officers warned.

"You are reminded not to leave anything you can’t part with or ever see again in your vehicle," police said on the department's Facebook page.

Anyone who was a victim of theft during the night time hours or has information about the suspicious circumstances is encouraged to call Gilroy Police at 408-846-0350.