Here is the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s public safety report for Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) for October 9-15, 2017.

10/13/17
Petty Theft (Shoplifting) – 25400 block The Old Road
A male adult and a female adult took a set of headphones from the location without paying. When confronted by loss prevention, both suspects ran and left the area in a blue Honda Element. No arrest was made. Total loss was $150.00.

Burglary (Shoplifting) – 25400 block The Old Road
A female juvenile removed a cellphone case from its packaging, placed it on her cellphone, then left the location without paying for the item. She was detained for shoplifting and released to her parents.

Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools – 25900 block The Old Road A male adult was seen by a patrol deputy leaving the location though a shattered glass door of the location. He was arrested for burglary and possession of burglary tools.

10/12/17
Burglary (Vehicle) – 24300 block The Old Road
Person(s) unknown smashed the passenger-side window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse containing $180.00 in U.S. currency. Total loss including damages was $400.00.

Burglary – 26500 block Black Oak Drive
Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s garage via the main door which was left open, then entered the home through an unlocked garage door and stole their car keys which were left in the kitchen. The suspect(s) then stole the victim’s white 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The license plate was later recovered in a local parking structure. The vehicle is still outstanding.

10/09/17
Petty Theft (Shoplifting) – 25400 block The Old Road
Two female adults left the location with a bag of tennis balls, a roll of window tint, and a duffle bag which they did not pay for. When confronted by loss prevention, they ignored him and continued walking away from the location. Total loss was $32.00.

Petty Theft (Shoplifting) – 25400 block The Old Road
A male adult exited the location with a bag of dog food he did not pay for. No arrest was made. Total loss was $12.00.

Tip of the Week: Using Your Vehicle as a Storage Container
Most of us keep a lot of high valued items in our garages, such as tools, bicycles, and other expensive sporting equipment. Additionally, most garages also have a door to the main house. As such, it is very important to keep our garage doors closed and secured anytime it is left unattended. This includes at night. Thieves tend to be quick, silent, and mostly, daring!

It only takes a second for someone to walk up to your garage, take what they like, then be off into the dark. And unlike fishermen, thieves do not keep their favorite spots a secret. They will tell others, and it will draw attention to an area. Please….help to prevent crime in your area by keeping your garages closed and secured at night and whenever left unattended.

Take care, and be safe.
— Deputy Kevin Duxbury
KBDuxbur@lasd.org
661-799-5158
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department