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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston


Castaic / Val Verde (Zone 2) Crime Information and Public Safety Report for the week of December 26, 2016 – January 1, 2017

12/26/16

Petty Theft- 28000 block of Royal Road
The victim reported the face plate to their “Alpine” stereo was stolen from their unlocked vehicle. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/27/16

Assault- Castaic Road/ Lake Hughes Road.
The victim reported being hit by another vehicle on purpose during a “road rage” incident. The victim drove to the nearby Sheriff’s station while being chased by the suspect. The suspect sped away when he saw the victim pull into the sheriff station.

12/27/16

Petty Theft- 30000 block of Olympic Street
The victim reported having a mail packages stolen from their front porch. They also reported one of their unlocked vehicles rummaged through. The crime occurred in the late evening hours.

12/28/16

Attempt Theft- 28000 block of Avion Circle
The victim reported items rummaged through in her unlocked vehicle. They reported nothing missing. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/28/16

Petty Theft- 31000 block of Olive Avenue
The victim reported multiple unlocked vehicles were rummaged through, miscellaneous items were stolen. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/28/16

Vehicle Burglary- 28000 block of Royal Road
The victim reported their “locked” vehicle had been rummaged through. There were no signs of forced entry and the victim reported nothing missing. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/28/16

Vehicle Burglary- 31000 block of Gelding Road

The victim reported a Sony laptop, an electronic notepad, and two pairs of sunglasses stolen from his locked vehicle. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/28/16

Petty Theft- 28000 block of Branch Road.
The victim reported a motorcycle helmet and riding gear stolen from their unlocked vehicle. A vehicle performance programmer was also stolen from the vehicle. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/30/16

Vehicle Theft- 31000 block of Ridge Route Road
The victim reported their black 1993 Honda Accord stolen from the location. Their second vehicle, which was unlocked, was rummaged through and a motorcycle exhaust pipe and a “Garmin” GPS were taken. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

12/30/16

Vehicle Theft- 27000 block of Peridot Way.
The victim reported their white 1994 Honda Accord stolen while parked in front of the location. The crime occurred in the early morning hours.

Please remember to never leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle, close and lock your doors. Minimize your risk and avoid being the victim of a crime of opportunity. If you see any suspicious activity, or have information related to a crime, please 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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