Newhall Crime Report: Week of November 7, 2016 thru November 13, 2016
The following crimes were reported in Newhall during the week of November 7, 2016 thru November 13, 2016:

11/08/16

Petty Theft – 24200 Bella Ct.
Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s “Hillary For President” sign from the front lawn of his residence. Two weeks prior to the theft, the victim’s wife observed a white SUV drive by their home and yell out expletives about “Hilary Clinton” from their vehicle.

11/08/16

Robbery – 22900 Lyons Ave.
The suspect assaulted the victim after he refused to sell him drugs. The suspect then fled the location with the victim’s backpack.

11/13/16

Petty Theft -2 4200 Lyons Ave.
Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s purse from her shopping cart as she loaded groceries into her vehicle.

11/14/16

Burglary – 22700 Walnut St.
Person(s) unknown entered two separate homes under construction and stole electrical wire from the walls which had yet to be drywalled.

How to Keep From Becoming a Holiday Crime Victim

Try to shop during the day but if you do shop at night, do not do it alone. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. Consider bringing a security travel pouch instead. Always carry your driver’s license or identification along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. If you discover that a credit card is missing, notify the credit card company as soon as possible. Don’t assume that you misplaced it and will find it later. Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, con-artists may try various methods of distracting you, including working in teams, with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

Thank you,
Deputy Betsy Shackelford
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Station: (661) 255-1121 Ext. 4283
Email: bsshacke@lasd.org

FW by: Shirley Miller, Public Information Officer
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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