Safety Alert - Assault Reported on Laguna Hills Trail

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Man reports assault on Laguna Hills trail

Two men assaulted and robbed a man walking along a trail Sunday night.

By SALVADOR HERNANDEZ / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

LAGUNA HILLS – Two men assaulted and robbed a 29-year-old man along a bike trail Sunday night, authorities said.

Deputies went to the trail, near Via Lomas and Alicia Parkway, just after 9:30 p.m., said Lt. Roland Chacon of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

The 29-year-old man told deputies he was walking along the trail when he was assaulted. He said the men then took several of his belongings.

Deputies searched the area with the help of a helicopter but were unable to find suspects.

The victim declined treatment at a hospital.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 855-TIP-OCCS or 855-847-6227. Tips also can be submitted online at occrimestoppers.org.