On Monday, June 27, 2016, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office began an investigation regarding a Criminal Trespass Auto case.  The victim parked and locked her vehicle in the Black Forest Regional Park parking lot and was walking the trails between the hours of 12:00 - 1:00 PM. When she returned to her vehicle, she found the driver side door lock had been punched and her purple “Sherpani” purse had been stolen.

At 2:00 PM the same day, a male and female attempted a fraudulent purchase in the amount of $1,001.68.  This occurred at Target, located at 9670 Prominent Point in Colorado Springs.

Witnesses advise the suspects were possibly operating a charcoal colored van or SUV.

Surveillance photos are attached to this Media Release.  If you can identify the below suspects, please contact Deputy Chad Wheat of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 719-208-0057 or [email protected].