Valencia: Zone 5

A burglary occurred near the 24000 block of Victoria Lane. While the victim was away from the location, suspect unknown entered the victim’s residence and stole a high dollar watch and two inoperable hand guns. Forced entry was made into the location by prying open the door.

A second burglary occurred near the 27600 block of Weston Drive. While the victim was away from her residence, suspect unknown broke into the residence by shattering the back glass sliding door. The victim stated nothing from inside the location was stolen.

A third burglary occurred near the 26100 block of Bouquet Canyon Road. Suspect unknown stole a 48” flat screen TV from the location and a HP printer. No forced entry into the location was found.

A fourth burglary occurred near the 24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. An unknown male entered a local store and stole an LG cell phone. The suspect left the location in a small hatchback vehicle.

A fifth burglary occurred near the 24700 block of McBean Parkway. While the victim was attending class, she left her laptop in her dorm room. When she returned, she noticed her Apple laptop was gone and two females sitting in the hallway near her dorm. Witnesses had seen the same two females near the victim’s dorm room just prior to the theft, however by the time the deputies arrived the two females were gone.

A grand theft occurred near the 23900 block of Avenida Crescenta. Suspect unknown had a package stolen from his porch while he was out.

A shoplift burglary occurred near the 24200 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. A male and female suspect walked into the location and stole a baby stroller, bassinet, and a car seat combo, valued at over 1400 dollars. The suspects walked out to a vehicle and placed the items inside and fled the location in a silver four door vehicle with tinted windows.

Catalytic converters thefts occurred near the 27900 block of Beale Court and 25200 Rye Canyon Road. In both cases the victim’s vehicle was a Toyota Sequoia which has two catalytic converters. Suspect unknown cut both catalytic converters from each vehicle.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 23800 block of Arroyo Park Drive. Suspect unknown entered the victim’s vehicle and stole numerous items from inside the vehicle. No forced entry was made into the vehicle.

A petty theft occurred near the 27000 block of McBean Parkway. The suspect was arrested for failing to pay for food items which he had in his possession while exiting the store. The suspect admitted to taking the items without paying for them.

Based on the current crime trend it appears thefts of catalytic converters are on the rise. The suspects are going after Toyota Sequoia’s and the Honda Element. So if you see anyone near your vehicle late at night or under your car please call the Sheriff’s Station right away so we can dispatch a car. Thank you and have a great weekend.

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

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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