Castaic and Val Verde, Zone 2

There were four Part 1 Crimes in Zone 2.

One residential burglary was reported on Cromwell Avenue in Val Verde.  The suspect entered the residence through an unlocked rear sliding door.  A laptop and PlayStation 3 were stolen.

One commercial burglary was reported off of Castaic Road.  Five suspects from Los Angeles tried to make small purchases at several stores on Castaic Road using counterfeit $100 bills.  An alert store employee recognized the fake bill and notified the Sheriff station.  Responding deputies found several other stores in the area had been victimized by the same five suspects. Numerous counterfeit bills were recovered from inside the suspect vehicle.  All five were arrested and booked for multiple charges.

There was one reported stolen vehicle in Castaic.  A Ford F-350 truck was stolen and recovered off of Hipshot Drive.

A theft from a vehicle was reported in Castaic.  Personal items were taken from an unlocked and open vehicle.

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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