Surveillance photo of burglary suspect.

VISTA – The Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in commercial and vehicle burglaries in North County.

The man was caught on surveillance video using the stolen identification and bank cards of a victim in Vista to cash stolen checks taken in vehicle burglaries in Carlsbad and Oceanside, said Margaret Barone, a Vista sheriff's detective.

The man is known to frequent casinos in Valley Center.

Detectives said a victim reported his identity stolen in Vista in June. Their investigation led to the stolen checks in the vehicle burglaries, Barone said. “I'm sure the suspect's been doing it for a while,” she said.

Anyone with information is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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