San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Mid-City Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for entering and casing multiple Vietnamese temples in the City Heights and Southeastern San Diego area.

On September 14, 2023, between 7:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m., an unknown male suspect entered five different Vietnamese temples in the City Heights and Southeastern San Diego area. During one of the incidents, the suspect broke into and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a lockbox. During the other incidents, the suspect appeared to be casing the interior of the temples but was escorted out by staff.

Suspects’ Description:

The suspect is described as a Black male, 40 to 45-years-old, 6 ft. tall, weighs approximately 240 lbs., wearing a black t-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals. The suspect's vehicle is described as a newer model Volkswagen SUV.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Mid-City Division at (619) 516-3064 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Gregory Coleman at (619) 516-3064 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..