Valencia, Zone 5

Zone 5-Valencia reported 20 Part-1 Crimes during the past week. The criminal incidents included a grand theft, residential burglary, vehicle burglaries, and shoplifting from local businesses.

A grand theft occurred in the 23800 block of Grandview Drive between Wednesday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 a.m. Two light poles were stolen from the garden area in front of the location.

A residential burglary occurred in the 23800 block of Via Jacara on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Entry/exit was made via a bedroom window. A baseball bat was found at the location and booked into evidence. The items stolen were a flat screen television and a money clip. A possible suspect has been named in connection with this incident.

Two vehicle burglaries occurred in the 23800 block of McBean Parkway between Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. and Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Entry/exit was made by smashing the rear passenger windows. Items stolen were a laptop computer, purse, wallet and US currency. The vehicles were parked in a the structure at the location with the items visible from outside the vehicles.

Do not become a victim! Please do not leave valuables unattended or visible in your vehicles. Secure items in locked trunks or take personal belongings with you when you leave your vehicle. If possible, park in well-lit areas. If you see any suspicious activity or vehicles in your neighborhood, please call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station immediately at 661-255-1121.

There were sixteen arrests made by proactive Santa Clarita Deputies working the Valencia area last week. Arrests included possession of narcotics, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, drunk in public, warrants 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 and concerns.

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

Deputy Regina Yost

rmyost@lasd.org

661-255-1121, EXT. 5164

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