Newhall: Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the Week of 02/29/16 – 03/05/16

The following crimes were reported last week:

Grand Theft Autos (Lexus, Honda, Lincoln, International) – Reported on the following blocks:

24400 Valle Del Oro; 24300 Daylily Dr.; 24200 Cary Ct.; 24000 Arch St.; Dockweiler Dr /Fern Dr.; 20500 Newhall Ave
(In one of the auto thefts, the victim left the vehicle unsecured with the engine running. In another theft involving an International semi-truck, the vehicle was later recovered in the Newhall area)

Robbery – 23300 blk of Lyons Ave., Two suspects entered the location and stole U.S. currency and personal items from store employees.

Petty Theft – 24100 block of Lyons Ave.Two suspects were observed by a loss prevention agent entering the store and selecting items. The suspects failed to pay for the items and exited the location. Once outside, the suspects attempted to flee on foot. One suspect was arrested by responding deputies.

How to Prevent Your Car from Being Stolen

Here are some ways to help drivers protect their vehicles:

Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving.
When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Close all the windows and the sunroof.
Never leave your car running and unattended.
Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle where passersby can see them.
Do not leave your vehicle title in the car. Too often a car thief is pulled over and gets away from the police because he or she can produce the auto registration. (If multiple drivers use the vehicle, the best suggestion would be to hide the registration in a secret location in the car that only the owners know.)
Install an anti-theft system in your vehicle if it doesn’t have one. Thieves are reluctant to steal vehicles if they know the cars can be recovered quickly. Many insurers offer discounts for the types of systems listed below.
Thieves prefer to work in the dark. Be particularly cautious at night about where you park your car. Park it in a well-lit area if possible.
Look around. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in garages, parking lots and gas stations.
Have your car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on each of the windows. Car thieves want to get off cheap. They don’t want to go to the expense of replacing all the glass.
On an incline, leave your car in park or in gear with the wheels turned toward the curb or some other obstruction. This makes it harder for thieves to tow your vehicle.
If confronted by a carjacker, do not resist. Cars can be replaced; you can’t.

Deputy Betsy Shackleford
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
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