Valencia: Public Safety and Crime Information Report for April 24th- May 1st
The following crimes were reported last week in Valencia (Zone 5):

04/25/16

Grand Theft- 25300 block of Magic Mountain Parkway An unknown person made entry into the yard of a business and stole solar panels from the location

04/26/16

Petty Theft- 24800 block of Magic Mountain Parkway An unknown suspect stole the victim’s red bicycle that was secured to a bar with a chain.

Burglary (Shoplifting)-24200 block of Valencia Boulevard Two male juveniles were detained for shoplifting from the location for exiting the store without paying for items.

Burglary-28200 block of Newhall Ranch Road An unknown male cut the lock off of the victim’s locker, and stole miscellaneous personal items.

Burglary (Shoplifting)-24200 block of Valencia Boulevard Two male subjects were cited and released from the location for entering the store and exiting the store without paying for several items they had concealed in their possession.

04/27/2016

Burglary (Residence)-22800 block of Raintree Lane An unknown suspect made entry into the victim’s attached garage and stole numerous tools and fled the location undetected.

Shoplifting-24200 block of Valencia Boulevard A female and a male were arrested from the location for failing to pay for items they had in their possession while leaving the store.

04/28/2016

Grand Theft- 27900 block of Skycrest Circle. An unknown suspect posing as a police captain called the victim and told him he needed to send money, in the amount of $1000.00, to keep his grandson out of jail. The victim complied, and later found out he had been scammed.

04/29/16

Petty Theft- 26400 block of Bouquet Canyon Road A known female went to the location and received an oil change and left the location without paying for the service she received.

Petty Theft- 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard An unknown suspect stole a bucket of quarters and fled the location on foot.

Grand theft auto- 28100 block of Smyth Drive The victim had his 1989 Toyota truck stole from the location.

Grand Theft auto- 23500 block of Lyons Avenue The victim had his 2011 Volkswagen stolen from the location.

05/01/16

Burglary (Shoplifting) – 27900 block of Kelly Johnson Drive. A male suspect and a female subject were arrested from the location for exiting the store with unpaid clothing items in their possession.

Vehicle Theft and Safety

Below are some tips you can use to avoid being the victim of a car thief. Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business, store. Never leave any keys in the car or ignition, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes. Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home. Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight. Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, when possible; Install a mechanical device that locks the steering wheel, column, or brakes. These devices will deter some criminals. Investigate the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles. Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle. Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will need this information to take a report; and, if your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately.

Remember, there is no guarantee that your car will not be stolen, but taking precautionary measures can minimize your chances of becoming the victim of auto theft.

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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