Palm Springs Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Palm Springs police asked for the public's help on Wednesday in identifying a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools and equipment earlier this month.

The burglary was reported around 1 a.m. on May 4 in the 1600 block of Mel Avenue, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.

Police said a man forced entry into the garage area and stole about $5,690 worth of tools and construction-related equipment.

PSPD posted a video of the alleged burglary on the department's Facebook page on Wednesday.

Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Detective Alex Doherty at 760-323-8142 and include reference number 2605P-0880.