Federal investigators are looking for suspects seen in surveillance video, Suspected of stealing fire equipment From a U.S. Forest Service commando raid during a Southern California storm event.

U.S. Forest Service officials said the incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday, January 17, when thieves attacked a team of Rancho Cucamonga firefighters who were responding to a “high wind event.” san bernardino county cities About 40 miles east of Los Angeles.

The team parked the engine behind the Hilton Hotel, and surveillance cameras spotted two male suspects parking next to the engine, “forcing open” the engine’s three locked compartments and removing necessary components, the agency said in a statement. fire fighting equipment.

The two male suspects then fled with the equipment in a red two-door Jeep Wrangler with a black soft top, tan seats and a partially visible California license plate beginning with the number “6.”

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Authorities are searching for two men who allegedly broke into a locked U.S. Forest Service fire truck last week and stole equipment from firefighters stationed in the Inland Empire. (U.S. Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest)

Officials said the first suspect, who was carrying bolt cutters, was between 5-foot-7 and 6-feet tall with a “heavy build and a sparse mustache.” He was last seen wearing a black knitted hat, a red jacket with yellow trim on the shoulders and sides, and blue pants.

Officials described the second suspect as a male, believed to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a “heavy build.” He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap with an unknown white logo, a blue long-sleeved shirt and baggy jeans.

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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact USFS Enforcement Officer Tyler Smith via email: [email protected]or call the Federal Interagency Communications Center at 909-383-5653.

The theft comes as fighting continues in Southern California Destructive fires and strong winds.

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In recent weeks, authorities have arrested several individuals who pretends to be a firefighter or impersonating members of the media to enter a fire area.

“These arrests highlight the power of our partnership with LASD as we work together to safeguard and protect communities impacted by wildfires,” the CHP said in a previous statement.

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“Criminal activities such as illegal entry into evacuation areas, forgery of press passes and robbery will not be tolerated.”

Fox News’ Molly Markowitz contributed to this report.