Canyon Country East, Zone 8

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information

Snapshot 01/05/2015 – 01/11/2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit

A vehicle burglary was reported near the 27100 block of Silver Oak Lane. The suspect shattered the rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle.  The suspect gained access to the vehicle’s engine compartment and stole the BMW’s spark plugs. A similar incident was reported from Jakes Way/Sandy Drive.  The suspect shattered the rear window of a BMW.  The suspect then gained access top vehicles engine compartment where he/she stole the vehicles spark plugs.

A vehicle burglary was reported from Jason Drive/Via Princesssa.  The suspect shattered the front passenger side window and stole the victim’s passport, vehicle registration and the victim’s driver’s license.

A shoplifting incident occurred at the “Boot Barn” on Soledad Canyon Road. Three males entered the store and stole boots.

A shoplifting incident occurred from Target.  The suspect took a Sony PS4 into the female dressing room and removed it from its packaging.  The victim concealed the item and left the location without paying for the console.

A grand theft occurred near the 28600 block of Oak Springs Canyon Road. The suspect stole the victim’s generator that was attached to her trailer. The generator is a Honda EU6500.

A residential burglary was reported from 27500 block of Sierra Highway.  The victim came home and found her front door unlocked.  The victim said that nearly $800 in cash was stolen along with a $100 gift card to Jixiang Massage.

A garage burglary was reported near the 18000 block of Annes Circle.  The suspect entered the victim’s unlocked garage and stole 2 bicycles.

With tax season coming up remember that the IRS will never tell you that you will be arrested for not paying your taxes on time or request a tax payment over the phone.  There have been numerous scams involving this type of activity recently.

Deputy Chris Craft

cwcraft@lasd.org

661-255-1121 EXT. 4283

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

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