Last week, the following crimes were reported in Valencia (Zone 5):

A grand theft occurred near the 24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. Two male adults entered the location and filled a small basket with numerous electronic items and exited the store without paying for the items.

A grand theft occurred near the 23200 block of Barnacle Street. An unknown suspect stole two packages from the victim’s porch while he was away.

A grand theft occurred near the 24600 block of McBean Parkway. A male suspect was arrested from the location for exiting the store with approximately $1400.00 worth of clothing. The intoxicated suspect was detained by patrol deputies.

An attempted vehicle theft occurred near the 28400 block of Westinghouse Place. An unknown suspect made entry into the victim’s vehicle and attempted to steal it.

A burglary occurred near the 27600 block of Grassy Knoll Lane. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and opened his garage door. The suspect then entered the victim’s garage and stole his Specialized Camber bicycle.

A burglary occurred near the 27600 block of Olive Mill Court. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s garage and then entered the victim’s unlocked car and stole a few personal items.

A vehicle theft occurred near the 28100 block of Avenue Crocker. The victim had his 1999 GMC Suburban stolen from the location.

A petty theft occurred near the 26400 block of McBean Parkway. A male suspect was arrested at the location for failing to pay for items he had in his possession prior to exiting the store.

CRIME PREVENTION- PREVENT VEHICLE THEFT

Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions:

Lock up
An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
Lock the trunk or tailgate.
Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.
Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight.
When you park the car, remove cellular phones, cassette players and other valuable possessions. Do not leave gift-wrapped packages or cameras lying on the seat. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall.
As always please feel free to call me or email me.

Thank you,

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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