Multiple suspects sought for burglarizing vehicles at Monserate Mountain trailhead

Sheriff's detectives are seeking several suspects in the recent vehicle burglaries taking place at the Monserate Mountain trailhead.

The first set of suspects are believed to have burglarized a Hyundai Santa Fe on August 10 between 6 and 7 p.m. "The suspects stole a woman's purse that contained two wallets, a USAA credit card, an American West bank debit card, $60 in cash, a bank checkbook, and two driver's licenses," said Sheriff's Detective Joel Couch. "The stolen America West debit card was used a short time later at Walmart in Murrieta."

Surveillance camera footage obtained from Walmart shows three suspects using the card (see photos).

Suspect one is described as a black or Indian mix female, 45 to 55 years old; average build, wearing a red shirt and dark pants.

Suspect two is said to be a black female, 25 years old, heavy-set, wearing a multi-colored halter top and black pants. Suspect three is described as a black or Indian mix male, 25 to 35 years old, stocky build, wearing a black pullover, blue shorts, and sunglasses.

The other suspect being sought is believed to be connected to a July 15 vehicle burglary at the same location. According to Couch, the burglary took place that day between 7:15 and 8:20 p.m. "The suspect smashed the rear window of a Lexus RX330," said Couch. "A Kindle tablet and a Wells Fargo credit card were taken."

"The stolen credit card was used a short time later at Jack-in-the Box in Bonsall and Walmart in Oceanside at College Dr.," said Couch.

The suspect in this case is described as a white male, age 25 to 35, average height and weight with dark brown, collar-length wavy hair. "He has a noticeable tattoo on his left, inner forearm that can be seen in a frame of the video from Jack-in-the-Box." He was driving an older green sedan (appears to be an Audi), with faded, chipping paint. (see photos)

Anyone with information regarding these suspects or crimes is asked to call the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation at (760) 451-3100.