Newhall: Zone 6

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 09/07/15 to 09/13/2015

The following crimes are currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives:

An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near Lyons Avenue, Newhall. The victim was a sitting in of a vehicle when he was shot by an occupant of another vehicle.

A commercial burglary occurred at a business near 24300 Walnut St., Newhall. Suspects(s) unknown forced entry into the location by prying open a window. Numerous items were stolen from the location.

A vehicle burglary occurred near Valle Del Oro / Grape Lilly Cir., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s van by shattering the window.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 23600 block of Newhall Ave., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s vehicle by shattering the rear window.

A vehicle burglary occurred near Valle Del Oro / Trumpet Dr., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s vehicle by forcing the partially lowered window downward, and stole numerous items.

A petty theft occurred near the 22900 block of 16TH St., Newhall. Suspects stole recyclables from the front of the victim’s garage. The suspects were last seen running into the wash behind the above location.

A petty theft occurred at a business near the 24800 block of Orchard Village Rd., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s wallet from an unlocked work locker at the above location.

A petty theft occurred at a school near the 24800 block of Newhall Avenue, Newhall. The Subject was detained by the school resource deputy and admitted to stealing a cellular telephone from another student’s property. A grand theft occurred near the 20900 block of Costa Brava, Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s locked vehicle.

Easy tips to make your home less vulnerable to break-ins

▪ Trim all shrubbery so it is at least six inches below the bottom of your windows.

▪ Trim tree limbs so they are at least eight feet off the ground, leaving a clear field of vision.

▪ Use outside lighting in an efficient and appropriate manner by investing in timers and motion sensors.

▪ You may need window treatment (blinds, curtains) to prevent someone from looking inside your home at night.

▪ All exterior doors should be equipped with deadbolt locks with a minimum one-inch throw.

▪ Sliding glass doors should be equipped with secondary locks.

▪ Always lock your doors and windows when leaving your house.

▪ Repair or replace all broken or inoperative windows, doors, lights and locks.

▪ If you have an automatic garage door, make sure it closes securely when you leave your home.

▪ If you have an alarm, make sure you use it. Teach your kids how to use it.

▪ Make sure you perform regular maintenance on your alarm.

▪ Record the serial numbers of your valuables or mark them with your driver’s license number so that they can be identified if stolen.

▪ Photograph your valuables, especially your jewelry and keep them on a thumb drive or secure location.

▪ Get to know your neighbors; they are your best defense and can only report suspicious activity when they know who or what doesn’t belong in the area. This is why Neighborhood Watch is so effective.

▪ Report all suspicious activity to your local police department.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Deputy Betsy Shackelford

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Crime Prevention Unit- Newhall (Zone 6)

Station: (661) 255-1121 Ext. 4283 Fax: (661) 253-0124

Email: bsshacke@lasd.org

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