A woman faces a long list of felony charges after police connected her to several break-ins in Highlands Ranch that resulted in identity theft.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenda Lyn Burger, 24, of Denver, for second-degree burglary, theft, forgery, criminal impersonation and unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, among other felony counts. Investigators say she committed multiple vehicle trespasses the night of Sept. 16, 2009, on Falcon Hills Drive.

Burger allegedly stole cash, purses, electronics and personal documents from vehicles parked in garages. Police say she went on a shopping spree, charging big-ticket items to the stolen credit cards at places like Wal-Mart and King Soopers in Douglas County, and the Safeway in Lone Tree.

The thefts occurred in a gated community, a detail that underscores the importance of crime prevention in all neighborhoods, regardless of how safe residents feel.

“Complacency is the criminal’s best opportunity to victimize citizens,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Detectives learned during the investigation that Burger was arrested in Denver on unrelated charges. She remains in police custody. The sheriff’s office recommended charges and filed the case this week with the 18th Judicial District. It is unclear when Burger will make her first appearance in a Douglas County courtroom or whether she has retained an attorney.