Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Sheriff’s Department’s, Headquarters Patrol Station has noticed an increase in burglaries from vehicles along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and the Rincon Parkway. This area consists of PCH from Emma Wood State Beach to Seacliff.

The suspects are breaking windows to vehicles and taking property and valuables. Some of the property is in plain sight, such as a purse, wallet or laptop on a seat. Other items were hidden under seats or covered in an attempt to conceal them.

These burglaries can be decreased and possibly stopped completely if the persons leaving their vehicles do not leave their valuables inside their cars. If it is imperative to leave valuables inside the vehicle, put them in the trunk prior to arriving at the beach. It appears the suspects are watching as people hide items under their seats.

Anyone having information regarding these type of crimes is urged to contact Sheriff’s Detectives at (805) 662-6770.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at (805) 494-TALK (Thousand Oaks / Moorpark) or (805) 385-TALK (Camarillo / Oxnard / Port Hueneme).