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Sedona and Camp Verde Trail Burglaries

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Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014)On April 24, 2014, Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated four daytime trail head vehicle burglaries at four different trail heads in the Camp Verde and Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek area. Vehicle burglaries occurred at the Montezuma Well, Bell trail head located just west of the Beaver Creek Campground, Palatki Ruins outside of Sedona, and the Cliffrose trail head in Cottonwood.

At the Palatki Ruins parking area, witnesses saw a 1990’s model Ford Explorer, dark blue over all with a gray quarter panel. The Ford is likely an older model with scratched up paint. A male was seen near the victim’s vehicle, but there are no further details on his description.

It is possible all four burglaries are linked to the same suspect(s).

In each case, the suspect(s) smashed windows to gain entry into the vehicles. Items stolen at the Cliffrose trail head included a large white canvas “Diane Von Frustenger” purse with red and purple flowers, $150 in cash, along with Chase and Barclay credit cards. From the Bell trail head, the victim lost a gray “Redwing” backpack, pants and various clothing, a gold cloth Velcro wallet, credit cards, $20 in cash, and Federal and State River guiding credentials.

At the Montezuma Well location, the victim lost her purse and wallet including (2) $100 bills, credit cards and identification. Finally, the victim who parked at the Palatki Ruins trail head lost a gray “Frye” brand purse containing her wallet with credit cards, cellphone, and jewelry.

Please remember, the Sheriff’s Office has always recommended that anyone parking vehicles in trail head areas should AVOID leaving valuables in plain sight. If at all possible, do not carry valuables in your vehicle if you plan to use a trail head parking area. In most of these cases, suspect(s) forced entry into vehicles only where items of value were easily visible.

Trail head parking lots are a prime target for this type of criminal activity. In past cases, suspects were known to monitor the parking area and wait for hikers to leave vehicles unattended. Once the owner is out of sight hiking, suspects have plenty of time to burglarize vehicles knowing the owners may not return for several hours.

YCSO deputies are seeking anyone with information on these crimes to call 928-771-3260 or Yavapai Silent Witness at 800-932-3232 where your anonymous tip leading to an arrest could also lead to a cash reward.

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