Crime/Public Safety Report for the Week of 05/09/16 -05/15/16
The following crimes were reported the week of 05/09/16 – 05/15/16:

05/09/2016

Petty Theft-23600 block of Clearidge Drive. An unknown suspect made entry into the victim’s unlocked car and stole a few personal items.

05/10/2016

Petty Theft-24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. An unknown male entered a store and stole shirts from the location and then exited the store without paying for them. The suspect left prior to being taken into custody.

05/11/2016

Petty Theft-24100 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. Two female subjects were arrested from the location for trying to exit the store without paying for items they had in their possession.

23600 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. The victim had his bicycle (Specialized) stolen from the location.

05/12/2016

Petty Theft- 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s TREK bicycle from the location.

Grand theft Auto-24900 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. The victim had his 1998 Mazda Protégé vehicle stolen from the location.

05/14/2016

Grand Theft-24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. A male suspect was arrested from the location for trying to exit the store without paying for the items.

Petty Theft-24100 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. A female subject was detained after she tried to exit the store with numerous fragrance products.

05/15/2016

Petty Theft-25300 block of Silver Aspen Way. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a house key, mail key and the victim’s mail.

Shoplifting-24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. An unknown male walked into the location and concealed numerous items in a backpack and left the location without paying for the items.

GTA -23600 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s car from the location.

Burglary-23900 block of McBean Parkway. An unknown suspect broke the front glass door and made entry into the location. It was unknown what was stolen at the time.

Over 1 million vehicles are stolen every year. In 1990 alone, more than 1.6 million vehicles were stolen— at an estimated national cost of over eight billion dollars. In the time it takes you to read this pamphlet, nine cars will be stolen. Don’t make it easy for professional thieves or joyriders to take your wheels.

Lock your car and pocket the key when you leave—even if just for a minute. Close windows all the way and make sure the trunk is locked.

Control your keys. Never leave an identification tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, it could help a thief locate your car and burglarize your home.

Don’t leave your registration inside your vehicle; carry it with you. Important identification papers or credit cards should never be left in the glove compartment.

If carrying packages or valuable items, store them in your trunk if possible. If you do leave packages, clothing or other articles in the car, make sure they are out of sight. ¨ Park in well-lit, busy areas. Avoid leaving your vehicle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time. If you park in a lot where you must leave a key, leave the ignition key only, to protect items in trunk or glove box.

When buying a car, ask about anti-theft options such as steering column locks, alarms, switches that interrupt the fuel or electronic systems, and locks for tape decks, batteries and gas tanks. Many insurance companies offer reduced rates to owners who install security devices.

Keep your car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a complete description in a safe place at home. Since 1969, the federal government has required manufacturers to engrave a unique number, the VIN, on all passenger cars in one visible and several hidden locations. One VIN is engraved on a metal plate on the dashboard near the windshield. VINs of stolen cars are registered with the FBI’s National Crime Information Center.

As always, please feel free to call me or email me.

Thank you,

Deputy Brian Heischuber
baheisch@lasd.org
661-255-1121 EXT. 5164
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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