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In a recent message to social media users the Yakima County Sheriff's Office says lock your vehicle and don't leave anything in your vehicle you don't want stolen.

Many of the thieves are looking for specific items that are valuable including something they may steal from your car.

They say the scammers may be very convincing as they identify themselves as US Marshal Service or USMS.

Police working closely with mental health professionals to help those on the street. It's nothing new to authorities in Yakima.

Now the Deputies are hoping to reunite the items with owners.

A 1-year-old child was also in the vehicle but was not injured. The other driver also had minor injuries like cuts and bruises.

The Yakima County Sheriff's Office says Deputies were called to the 3900 block of Yakima Valley Highway just east of Donald Wapato Road at about 2:00PM Thursday.

The FBI Safe Streets Task Force is expected to be in operation early next year throughout Yakima County.

The man faces numerous charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and eluding. He's being held in the Yakima County jail.

All three are being held on numerous charges in the Yakima County jail.