Valencia, Zone 5

A robbery occurred near the 24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway.   Three suspects were detained outside of the business for theft.  One of the suspects pushed loss prevention to the ground and all three fled the scene.  All three suspects were located and arrested a short time later by patrol deputies.

A residential burglary occurred near the 24400 block of Newhall Ranch Road.   Suspect(s) unknown made entry into the location by smashing the spare bedroom window.   Numerous personal electronics were stolen from inside the location.

A residential burglary occurred near the 24100 block of McBean Parkway.  Suspect(s) unknown pried open the bedroom window and entered the location.   A hammer and wrench were recovered at the scene.

Three residential burglaries occurred near the 24100 block of Del Monte Drive.  In each case the suspect made entry into the locations by prying open the door.  The suspect stole numerous items before fleeing the location on foot.   I’m pleased to announce the suspect was located and arrested by our Detective bureau after a timeless effort and dedication to not stopping until the suspect was located and arrested.

During the past week we had a total of five incidents involving shoplifting at our local businesses.  Four out of the five suspects were arrested by patrol deputies and booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and currently awaiting trial.

During this past week we had a total of four vehicle burglaries.  In each case it appears the victim’s left items in plain view and the suspect saw a small window of opportunity and smashed the vehicle window and removed the victim’s items.   No suspect information is available at this time.  Detectives are currently investigating each case.

As the holidays approach left me take a moment of your time and remind you about the holiday season and how to avail becoming a victim.

This brochure is full of tips that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about or at work.

By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who commit crime.

Be prepared

• Always be alert and aware of the people around you.

• Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics.

• Be aware of locations and situations which would make you vulnerable to crime, such as alleys and dark parking lots.

Street precautions

• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark.

• Whenever possible, travel with a friend.

• Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible.

• Walk close to the curb. Avoid door-ways, bushes and alleys where someone could hide.

• Walk confidently, and at a steady pace.

• Make eye contact with people when walking.

• Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking.

• If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body.

Car safety

• Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car.

• Park in well-lighted areas.

• Have your car keys in your hand so you don’t have to linger before entering your car.

• Check the back seat before entering your car.

• If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police, sheriff or fire station.

• If your car breaks down, open the hood and attach a white cloth to the car antenna. If someone stops to

help, stay in the locked car, roll down the window a little and ask them to call the police or sheriff or a tow trucking service.

• Don’t stop to aid motorists stopped on the side of the road. Go to a phone and request help for them.

Waiting for a bus

• Avoid isolated bus stops.

• Stand away from the curb until the bus arrives.

• Don’t open your purse or wallet while boarding the bus. Have your pass or money already in your hand.

• Don’t invite trouble — keep gold chains out of sight; don’t flash your jewelry; and turn your rings around so the stones don’t show.

As always please feel free to call me or email me.

Deputy Brian Heischuber

baheisch@lasd.org

661-255-1121 EXT. 5164

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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