Deputies hope to identify men in attempted truck theft in Spanaway parking lot

Suspects in attempted Spanaway truck theft The Pierce County Sheriff's Dept. said the men were in the truck for several minutes. (Pierce County Sheriff's Dept)

By KIRO 7 News Staff

SPANAWAY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for two men who tried to steal a truck in Spanaway.

Deputies say the suspects arrived at the Walmart store on Mountain Highway East Thursday, went into the store for a short time, and then were seen prowling around a truck in the parking lot.

Police said the suspects destroyed the truck’s ignition, possibly with a drill.

Anyone who recognizes the men is asked to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

Volkswagen suspect vehicle The suspects were seen arriving and leaving the parking lot in this red Volkswagen. (Pierce County Sheriff's Office)

Both the men, who were seen on surveillance video from the store, were inside the victim's truck for several minutes before leaving in a red Volkswagen.