The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has released its Newhall (Zone 6) Crime Prevention and Public Safety Information for March 5-18, 2018.

The following Part I crimes were reported:

03/06/18
Attempt Robbery – Lyons Avenue / Wiley Canyon Road
The victim was approached by an unknown suspect who demanded tthe victim’s wallet. The victim ran away from the suspect and into a business. The suspect fled the area on foot.

03/07/18
Robbery – 23400 block Lyons Avenue
The suspect handed the bank teller a note, received an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled the location.

03/08/18
Assault – Newhall Avenue/ 9th Street
The victim was assaulted by a suspect whom was met through a networking mobile application.

03/12/18
Grand Theft (Auto) – Dockweiler Drive / Ivy Lane
Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s 1999 Chevrolet Suburban which was parked on the street at the above location.

Burglary – 24200 block La Glorita Circle
Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s open garage and stole his black ‘Specialized’ 16-speed bicycle. Total loss was $500.00.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Criminal Threats – 24400 block Lyons Avenue
A male adult produced a knife and threatened to “cut” the victim after a verbal argument.

03/14/18
Robbery / Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Possession of Controlled Substance / Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia – 22600 block Lyons Avenue
The suspect forcibly stole the victim’s purse and left the location in his vehicle. The victim later saw the suspect and stood in front of his vehicle and demanded her purse back. The suspect drove his vehicle toward the victim, causing her to fall on the hood. The victim remained on the hood for approximately 100 feet, then fell off. The suspect was later arrested for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. While being searched subject to arrest, the subject was found to be in possession of a glass pipe containing methamphetamine.

03/16/18
Burglary – 21300 block Nandina Lane
Person(s) unknown entered the location through an unlocked patio door and stole a Samsung television, HP laptop computer, Amazon rental box, iPhone, Apple earbuds, four speakers and a pair of Vans shoes. Total loss was $1,940.00.

03/17/18
Burglary – 24300 block The Old Road
Person(s) unknown smashed the right rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole her purse containing a cosmetics bag and house keys. Total loss including damages was $410.00.

Join your community with the #9PMRoutine
In partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is joining other public safety agencies across the country to promote the “#9PMRoutine,” a social media campaign to raise awareness and promote safer habits among residents to prevent unnecessary thefts from vehicles, as well as home and car burglaries.

The #9PMRoutine is to remind residents to take crime preventative measures every night by 9:00 p.m., before they go to bed.

Residents are encouraged to set a nightly alarm on their smartphone, watch or other device to remind them to do the following:

1. Remove valuables (electronic devices, wallets, etc.) from your vehicle.
2. Ensure that vehicle doors and trunks are locked.
3. Check that all house and property exterior doors and garage are locked.
4. Turn on exterior lights.

To join the 9 p.m. Routine and help spread the word to your community, show your 9 p.m. Routine with the hashtag #9PMRoutine and follow the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thank you,
Deputy Betsy Shackelford
Crime Prevention Unit – Newhall (Zone 6)
Station: 661-255-1121 Ext. 4283 Fax: (661) 253-0124
BSShacke@lasd.org