Community: Newhall: Zone 6, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 10/26/15 to 11/02/15.

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

An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near Newhall Ave. / 2nd St., Newhall. Several witnesses observed a suspect fire several rounds into a vehicle prior to leaving the location.

A petty theft occurred neat the 22900 block of Market St., Newhall. The suspect entered the kitchen of the location during business hours and stole the victim’s cell phone from a counter top.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 21200 block of Ficus Dr., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s vehicle by smashing the front passenger side widow. Items were stolen from within the vehicle.

A vehicle burglary occurred near Bottletree Ln. / Ivy Ln., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked vehicle and stole numerous items.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 23600 block of Newhall Ave., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s tool box, located in the bed of his pick-up truck, by prying the lock off.

A residential burglary occurred near the 21400 block of Grape Lily Cir., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked sliding glass door and stole U.S. currency.

A residential burglary occurred near the 24900 block of Chestnut St., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole numerous items.

A commercial burglary occurred near the 24300 block of Railroad Ave., Newhall. The suspect entered the location after shattering a front glass door and stole items from the location.

A commercial burglary occurred near the 23400 block of Lyons Ave., Newhall. Suspect(s) unknown shattered a rear window, and entered the location. An area of the location appeared to have been ransacked, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

A commercial burglary occurred near the 23200 block of Lyons Ave., Newhall. The suspect(s) forced entry into the location through a roof top conditioning unit and stole numerous items.

Crime Prevention Section can help you be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.

Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.

Dress casually and comfortably.

Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.

Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.

Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.

Keep cash in your front pocket.

Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.

Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.

Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.

Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.

Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, con-artists may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

Thank you,
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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