Vehicle burglaries near hiking trails in Malibu

A dozen vehicle burglaries have been reported near hiking trails in the Lost Hills, Malibu and nearby areas.

Authorities are warning hikers about this rash of vehicle burglaries near their local trail heads.

Burglars have been targeting cars belonging to hikers who are out on trails, smashing their windows and stealing items such as purses, credit cards and cell phones.

According to authorities, burglars have been quickly using stolen credit cards.

Most of the burglaries occurred between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. No suspects or suspect vehicles have been found.

If you are involved in these burglaries or are facing burglary charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer with experience exclusively on the aggressive defense of clients facing various misdemeanor and felony charges in state and federal court.

Burglary is a criminal offense that could lead to misdemeanor or felony charges. A felony burglary conviction on a defendant's record may also mean a " strike" on his or her record, resulting in greatly enhanced penalties for future felony convictions.

Contact Ventura County Criminal Defense Attorney Robert Helfend for a burglary defense attorney to protect your legal rights to the fullest extent. With more than 20 years of experience, he knows that your entire future may be on the line and will provide a superior level of legal counsel.