Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the Week of 02/08/2016

Good morning Stevenson Ranch residents,

Here is your weekly report:

Burglary – 24900 block of Constitution Avenue. The suspect entered the victim’s home using a house key he had stolen from the location earlier.The suspect took the victim’s laptop computer, and later texted the victim that he had stole her laptop. Deputies contacted the suspect at his home, at which time he admitted to taking the items. He was arrested for burglary, and the laptop was returned to the victim.

Burglary – 25500 block of Hemingway Avenue. Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s home for unknown reasons.The victim became aware of the incident when he noticed that the dog access door of his home had been blocked with a table, and the dog was outside and unable to enter the home.There were no signs of forced entry, and nothing was taken.

Vehicle Burglary and Attempt Theft by Access Card – 24900 block of Pico Canyon Road. Person(s) unknown smashed the rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse which was sitting on the rear seat in plain view. Person(s) unknown then attempted to make purchases with the victim’s debit card.

Petty Theft Shoplifting – 25400 block of The Old Road. A female adult exited the store with numerous items she did not pay for.When contacted by the store’s loss prevention officer, the suspect returned the items but refused to be detained and left the area. No arrest was made.

Tip of the Week: What’s in your purse or wallet?

If you stop and think about how much you keep in your purse or wallet, you will appreciate just how many sensitive items you are carrying, and how inconvenient it would be if they were lost or stolen. Wallets often contain your driver’s license, debit and credit cards, as well as auto and medical insurance cards.Additionally, women who carry purses often have their cell phones and house keys in them.When you leave these items in your vehicle in plain view and they are stolen, many times the thieves will also try to use your debit and credit cards, or even your identity.Additionally, if a thief steals your purse, the thief now has keys to your home, and your address.That can be a pretty scary thought.Whenever you are going to leave your vehicle unattended, try to take your purse or wallet with you .If you absolutely cannot, secure the items in the trunk or glove box and assure they are locked.The short time required to take some security measures could save you a lot of time calling banks, putting stops on debit and credit cards, and changing the locks in you home.

Deputy Kevin Duxbury
KBDuxbur@lasd.org
661-799-5158
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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