Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 11/09/15 to 11/15/15.

Hello Stevenson Ranch. Here is your weekly report.

A burglary occurred on the 25000 block of The Old Road. Person(s) unknown smashed the front window of the location and stole a safe containing $3,350.00 in U.S. currency.

A burglary occurred on the 24900 block of Constitution Avenue. Person(s) unknown entered the location through an unlocked window and ransacked the home. Nothing was taken.

A burglary shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Road. A male adult left the location with several items without paying. The suspect admitted to stealing the items. The suspect also had a $50,000.00 warrant for his arrest. He was arrested for petty theft and the warrant

A vehicle burglary occurred on the 25700 block of Chestnut Way. Person(s) unknown smashed the windows of both the victim’s vehicles and stole numerous items. The victim stated he later saw a white male wearing a light hoody leaving the area.

A petty theft shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Road. Three male adults left the location with items without paying. While attempting to drive away from the location they were detained by Deputies. During the subsequent investigation the suspects admitted to stealing items from the store. While searching the suspect’s’ vehicle for the stolen merchandise deputies found counterfeit U.S. currency, methamphetamine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools, and the items taken from the store. The suspects were arrested on all charges.

A petty theft shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Road. Two female adults took several items from the store and left without paying for them. They were arrested for petty theft shoplifting.

Tip of the Week: Avoiding Theft of Packages

Theft of packages during the holiday seasons is an ongoing problem every year. Most commonly, thieves will actually follow delivery trucks and pick up packages just moments after they were delivered. Luckily though, technology has provided us with many ways to track our packages and know better when they will be delivered. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from these thefts:

1. Whenever possible, try to schedule the delivery of your packages when you will be home.
2. Request that the packages need to be signed for at delivery time.
3. If you cannot be home for a delivery, see if a neighbor or family member can keep an eye out and pick up your packages for you.
4. Consider renting a mail box either at the post office, or a private company to have your packages safely delivered too for the holidays.
5. If you see someone in your neighborhood stealing packages from doorsteps, call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station immediately and report this incident.
6. If you are employed as a delivery driver, be aware of anyone who may be following you, and call your local police department or Sheriff’s Station immediately if you notice anything suspicious.

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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