Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Castaic/Val Verde (Zone2) for the week of December 19 through December 25.

12/19/16
Commercial Burglary- 29100 block of Avenue Penn
Person(s) unknown cut a hole in a roll up door at a business near the above location and stole numerous boxes of lipstick totaling approximately $40,000.

12/20/16
Grand Theft- 29600 block of The Old Road
Person(s) unknown stole shoes, pots and pans, and other miscellaneous items from within the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

12/22/16
Commercial Burglary- 32500 block of Ridge Route Road
Person(s) unknown forced entry into a shed near the above location. During the time of the report in was unknown if any property was taken.

12/24/16
Commercial Burglary- 31700 block of Castaic Road
Person(s) unknown attempted to pry open the rear door of a business near the above location. Pry marks were found but entry was never made.

IF YOU WITNESS A CRIME
If you see or suspect a crime is being committed, pay particular attention to the features of the offender(s) and any vehicles involved. Try to be prepared to provide at least the following about the offenders:
When reporting a crime by telephone, remain on the phone until the dispatcher is fully briefed with all the information necessary to dispatch the appropriate response personnel to the scene.
1. Age, race, height, and weight;
2. Hair color and style, beard and mustache;
3. Notable characteristics (acne, scars, glasses mental state, etc.)
4. Clothing description;
5. Location where last seen;
6. Last known direction of travel;
7. Vehicle description and distinctive markings.
Witnesses who wish to remain anonymous may do so. It is more important that a response be dispatched as quickly as possible.

As always, please call or email me if you have any questions.
Thank you,

Deputy Brian Rooney
bjrooney@lasd.org
661-255-1121 EXT. 5159
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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