Community: Valencia, Zone 5

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information

Snapshot for 09/24/2012 through 09/30/2012

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit

[LASD] – Valencia had fourteen Part 1 crimes reported during the past week. The following Part 1 crimes included criminal incidents such as two commercial burglaries, two residential burglaries, two thefts from unlocked vehicles and various shoplifting reports from local Valencia businesses.

One of the commercial burglaries occurred at the 28100 block of Newhall Ranch Road during the early hours of 2:00 am-2:30 am. The suspects smashed rear window at the location and stole nine computers. Santa Clarita Detectives are currently working on leads to this case.

A second commercial burglary occurred at the 24700 block of McBean Parkway at 12:00 pm on a school campus. The item stolen was an IPAD which was left unsecured in a classroom. Anyone with information regarding this occurrence is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Station at 661-255-1121.

A residential burglary occurred at the 23000 block of Arroyo Park Drive between the hours of 6:00 am-9:00 pm. Items stolen were IPAD, Lap Top, jewelry and cash from an upstairs bedroom. Entry/Exit was made through an unlocked sliding glass door.

A second residential burglary occurred at the 27100 block of Teton Trail between the hours of 9:00 am-4:00 pm during the week. Items stolen were a DELL computer and Cool Pix camera. Suspect information is unknown at this time.

There were two petty thefts that occurred from unlocked vehicles where items were left in plain view from outside the vehicles. Both vehicles were parked in the driveway at the victim’s residence. The thefts occurred between 10:00 pm- 7:30 am during the week. Entry/exit was made through unlocked doors. Items stolen were a garage door opener and an IPOD.

Once again, I urge all of you to please be aware of your surroundings. Secure all personal belongings. Do not leave your personal items (purses, book bags, lap tops, etc.) unattended or visible in your vehicles. Remember to secure your vehicles by rolling up all windows, locking all doors and when possible try to park in well-lit and highly visible areas. Report all suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff’s Station at 661-255-1121.

There were eight arrests made by Santa Clarita Deputies assigned to the Valencia area. The criminal charges included drunk in public, under the influence of alcohol, and shoplifting from local businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Valencia (Zone 5), please feel free to contact me at 661-799-5164 or email me at rmyost@lasd.org. It is my goal to keep the residents of Valencia informed and educated on current crime trends, so that they may protect themselves from becoming a victim.

Remember, by continuing to work together we will send a “not in Santa Clarita” message.

Deputy Regina Yost

rmyost@lasd.org

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

661-255-1121 ext. 5164

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