Castaic and Val Verde, Zone 2

There were eight Part 1 Crimes in Zone 2.   Three residential burglaries were reported this last week.  A house on Lincoln Avenue had jewelry stolen: entry was made through a bedroom window.  A house off of Hasley Canyon had jewelry and silver coins stolen from the master bedroom; entry was made through an unlocked rear door.    An attempt burglary occurred off of Lincoln Avenue.  The suspect was breaking through the front window when he was confronted by an armed homeowner.  The suspect fled on foot and containment was established by responding deputies.  The suspect is still outstanding.

There were four reported thefts.  A blue Yamaha generator was stolen off of a porch on Victoria Road.  A red BMX style bicycle was taken from the porch of a house on Ridge Route Road.  An industrial electrical box was stolen from a construction site off of Hwy 126 and Chiquito Canyon.  A vehicle in Castaic had personal items stolen from inside.

There was on reported Aggravated Assault on Oakhill Court in Castaic.  The homeowner was attacked by a friend of his son’s.  The suspect swung a crow bar at the victim striking him in the arm.  The wife called 911 and the suspect fled.  Responding deputies located the suspect and transported him to Santa Clarita station where he was booked on assault charges.

Please remember to close your garage doors, and never leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle.  Minimize your risk and avoid being the victim of a crime of opportunity.  If you see any suspicious activity, call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Zone 2 (Castaic or Val Verde), please feel free to email or call me directly.

Deputy Brian Rooney

bjrooney@lasd.org

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

661-255-1121

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