Valencia: Zone 5

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 09/28/2015 to 10/04/2015

An armed robbery occurred near the 27700 block of McBean Parkway. An unknown male black adult walked into the location and demanded money from the victim. The store clerk fearing for her safety gave the suspect cash from the register. The suspect is described as a male adult, last seen wearing a gray Lakers hoodie and a Lakers hat. The suspect left the location towards Ralph’s super market.

A robbery occurred near the 24300 block of Valencia Boulevard. A male white transient walked up to the location and stole an ice cream from the freezer which was located at the front of the store. A store employee walked outside to confront the suspect, at which time he pushed her with both hands causing her to fall back. The suspect was able to retain an ice cream bar and left the location prior to the deputies arrival.

A battery occurred near the 22800 block of Rio Chico Drive. A male suspect was arrested from the location for attacking the victim while he was exiting his car for no reason. This incident took place late at night.

A burglary occurred near the 28100 block of McBean Parkway. An unknown suspect pried open the victim’s garage and stole numerous items from inside the garage.

A domestic violence occurred near the 23900 block of Del Monte Drive. A male suspect was arrested from the location for criminal threats and corporal injury to his girlfriend. The suspect caused serious injury to the victim and also caused her to lose consciousness. The male suspect was arrested without incident.

A burglary occurred near the 26400 block of Rockwell Canyon Road. An unknown suspect (possibly female) entered the woman’s locker room and stole numerous items from nine different victims. Each locker also had their locks stolen as well and cash and other items

A grand theft occurred near the 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. An unknown suspect entered the store and stole 15 pairs of woman’s athletic pants.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 23400 block of Via Barra. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and ransacked the inside of the vehicle. Nothing from inside the vehicle was stolen. Entry was gained through the front passenger side door by removing the weather stripping.

A petty theft occurred near the 24200 Valencia Boulevard. A female suspect was arrested from the location for failing to pay for items she had in her possession as she exited the store.

A petty theft occurred near the 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s side mirrors to his vehicle as well as the coverings. The thefts took place inside a parking garage.

Make Robbery Risky

Robbery

It is a crime “against the person” and a frightening experience. It can result in injury or even death to the victim. It is important to remember, in protecting your business from robbery, to take preventive measures and make it obvious that those measures have been taken.

How to discourage robbery

• Lock unused doors.

• Avoid working alone. If you must, turn on a hidden radio or TV so robbers will think there is someone with you.

• Vary the schedule and route for your bank deposits each day. Keep only necessary cash in the drawer. Then, if you are robbed, you’ll reduce your losses.

• Make sure your cash register is clearly visible to passers-by. Arrange the counter so that the customer or robber is visible from the street.

• Avoid placing signs or displays near windows which block visibility from the street.

• If your business runs an exceptionally high risk of robbery, you may want to invest in a bullet-proof cashier screen. A screen “defuses” the robbers threat, but other prevention measures may be equally effective at lower cost.

• Display signs at entrances and exits indicating that safes require secondary keys not in the possession of employees.

• Advertise your security alarm system with signs in visible locations.

• Develop a mutual aid system among stores on your block. Agree to keep an eye on each other’s buildings and watch for any suspicious activities. Install “buddy buzzer” alarms so you can signal your neighbor to call the police if you are being robbed.

More tips

• Record the serial number of the bottom bill in each bin of the cash drawer, and instruct employees not to use these bills in making change.

• Place colored tape markers at exits, at heights of 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet. If you are robbed, you can then get an accurate estimate of the suspect’s height as he or she leaves.

• Keep “bait” money in a spare compartment of cash registers. The bait packet should be separated by face value as other bills. Keep a list of the serial numbers to give to law enforcement officials if you are robbed.

If a robbery happens

Someone points a gun at you and demands your money. What do you do? Give it to him. Never refuse a robber.

If you have a silent alarm and can reach it unnoticed, use it. Otherwise, wait until the robber leaves. (Use your alarm with care. Excessive false alarms can cause problems for law enforcement and for you).
Crime and Violence Prevention Center • California Attorney General’s Office

After a robbery

• Call the police immediately.

• Write down everything you can remember about the robber and the crime itself: the robber’s appearance (height, weight, color of hair and eyes, scars, tattoos, accent, anything unusual) and as much as possible about his clothing, weapon and mannerisms. Try to remember the robber’s exact words and try to observe any vehicle the robber uses to get away.

• Keep everyone away from the surfaces or objects the robber may have touched.

• Cooperate fully with the law enforcement and prosecutors. Your help is crucial, so stick with the case.

As always, please feel free to call 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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