Community: Stevenson Ranch, West Valencia: Zone 3

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 08/31/15 – 09/06/2015

A burglary occurred in the 24900 block of Constitution Ave. Person(s) unknown went into the victim’s unlocked garage and stole his air compressor, beam saw, impact air gun and hand saw.

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 25200 block of The Old Road. A male adult and a female adult were seen removing items from the victim’s vehicle and then leaving the area in a red 4-door sedan. The victim stated when he checked his vehicle he noticed that the rear passenger window was smashed and that his duffle bag containing various clothing items, a Garmin GPS, laptop computer, and external hard drive were missing.

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 25300 block of The Old Road. Person(s) unknown went into the victim’s vehicle and stole her spare vehicle key and house key which were in the center console. The victim’s window was found partially open, which may have been where the suspect gained entry into the vehicle.

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 27700 block of The Old Road. Person(s) unknown smashed the rear windows of his vehicle and stole the victim’s golf bag and full set of golf clubs.

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 25700 block of The Old Road. The victim saw a male adult taking items out of his vehicle. The victim stated when he yelled at the suspect, the male got into a green Toyota 4-door sedan with two other male adults, then left the area. The victim stated when he checked his vehicle, he noticed that the rear passenger window was smashed and that his backpack containing his lap top, external hard drive, headphones, and numerous other items were missing.

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 24900 block of Pico Canyon Road. Person(s) unknown pried open the rear tailgate window of the victim’s 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and stole her 3rd row seat.

A grand theft occurred in the 23100 block of Coletrane Avenue. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s Smith & Wesson .40 cal semi-automatic pistol which he left unattended in the bathroom stall.

A petty theft occurred in the 25700 block of Thurber Way. Person(s) unknown went into the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole his portable GPS.

A petty theft occurred in the 25800 block of Blake Court. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s prescription medication from his bathroom.

A petty theft occurred in the 24500 block of Sagecrest Circle. Person(s) unknown went into the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole his backpack containing his laptop computer and other various items.

Tip of the week: Avoiding Vehicle Burglaries

Most criminals who are looking to steal items from a vehicle are looking for the easy targets. Most commonly known as a ‘smash and grab’, the burglars are looking for high value items that are in plain sight which can be easily and quickly taken after finding an unlocked door or smashing a window. Imagine the costs and inconvenience of not only having to replace a smashed window, but also having to replace your driver’s license, credit/debit cards, laptop, cell phone, etc. Here are some great tips to help prevent being a victim of a vehicle burglary.

* ALWAYS lock your vehicle when left unattended.

* Never leave your wallet or purse in your vehicle and in plain view when leaving your vehicle unattended.

* If you use a portable GPS, remove it from the dash or windshield and place it in your glovebox or trunk when leaving your vehicle unattended.

* Never leave any high value items (laptops, cell phones, jewelry, tools) inside your vehicle in plain view while unattended. If you cannot carry those items with you, secure them in the trunk.

* Use a sunscreen in your windshield, even at night or when parked in a parking structure. This makes it much harder for a burglar to look into your vehicle.

* Remember: Vehicle burglars usually will not break into a vehicle with the intention of ‘searching’ it in hopes of finding something of value. This takes too long and the burglar risks being seen. If there is no easy opportunity that is readily available for a ‘smash and grab’ thief, they will more than likely pass your vehicle and look for a better target.

Deputy Kevin Duxbury

KBDuxbur@lasd.org

661-799-5158

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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