LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Police are urging San Fernando Valley residents to be on the lookout for two suspects behind a series of “thefts by deception.”

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, detectives have noticed an increase in this type of crime in the area.

According to police, the two suspects – described only as a man and a woman between the ages of 30 and 50 – mainly target victims in parking lots as they walk to and from their vehicles.

The two also travel in SUVs or minivans. Police said the suspects would stay in their vehicles and ask the victims for directions or strike up a seemingly friendly conversation.

They make remarks like “Today is a holy day and I must…” or “Today is my birthday and I want to share…”

Police said the suspects would then reach through the open window and hug or shake the victim’s hand.

“During this encounter, the suspect places fake gold jewelry and removes the victim’s diamond necklaces, rings and high-end watches without the victim immediately noticing,” police said.

These murders occurred throughout the city of Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Anyone who was a victim or knows anything about the pair is urged to contact the LAPD’s Van Nuys Robbery Division.