Valencia, Zone 5

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit Zone 5-Valencia had twelve Part-1 Crimes reported during the past week. The criminal incidents included residential burglaries, petty thefts, and shoplifting from local businesses.

A residential burglary occurred on the 27400 block of Deerborn Drive between the days of November 17th- 26th. The victim took ownership of the residence and discovered during his walk through that the kitchen stove along with other appliances had been stolen from the home. This incident is under investigation by detectives assigned to the Santa Clarita Station. A second burglary occurred at the 25600 block of Avenida Jolita between the hours of 7:00 pm and 12:00 am. The suspect(s) entered the garage and took the victim’s purse which was on the passenger seat in the vehicle. There was no forced entry made to the garage and vehicle was left unlocked while parked in the garage.

A petty theft occurred on the 27000 block of Victoria Lane between the hours of 9:30 pm and 9:00 am. The victim left her purse unsecured on a table inside the residence. Numerous individuals were in the home during this incident. A suspect has not been identified at this time. A second petty theft occurred at a department store on Friday during the hours of 2:00 am and 2:30 am. The victim while shopping left her purse on a table while looking at merchandise. When she turned back around, the purse was gone. No suspect(s) have been identified at this time.

With holiday shopping here, I urge everyone to please take careful steps to not become a victim. If you are shopping at night, try and park your vehicles in well-lit areas. Be mindful of your surroundings. Take personal belongings with you when you exit your vehicle or secure items in locked trunks. Remember to roll up all windows and lock doors before walking away from your vehicle. Do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets or cell phones unattended in public areas like shopping carts, benches or counters.

If you see any suspicious activity, please call the Sheriff’s Station immediately at 661-255-1121. There were multiple arrests made this past week by proactive Santa Clarita Deputies assigned to the Valencia area. Arrests included petty theft, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and shoplifting from local businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Valencia (Zone 5), please feel free to email me at rmyost@lasd.org. It is my goal to keep the residents of Valencia informed and educated on current crime trends and concerns.

Remember, by continuing to work together we will send a “Not in Santa Clarita” message.

Deputy Regina Yost

rmyost@lasd.org

661-255-1121, EXT. 5164

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department