Here is the Stevenson Ranch ( Zone 3) Public Safety Report for the week of Feb. 19, 2018 – Feb. 25, 2018:

02/25/18
Grand Theft (Bicycles): 25300 block The Old Road
Person(s) unknown stole two Trek brand bicycles (blue and black) from a bicycle rack which was mounted on the rear of the victim’s vehicle. The bicycles had been secured with a cable lock which had been cut.

02/22/18
Burglary (Vehicle), Theft by Access Card: 24900 block Pico Canyon Road
Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked vehicle and stole her purse containing her wallet, driver’s license, and debit/credit cards. Person(s) unknown then tried to use the victim’s credit/debit card but was denied the transaction because they did not know the PIN.

Burglary (Vehicle): 25300 block The Old Road
Person(s) unknown smashed the rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a wrench socket set and a Makita digital chronometer.

02/20/18
Burglary (Vehicle): 25300 block Steinbeck Avenue
Person(s) unknown smashed the passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a set of wood templates.

Tip of the Week: Would You Keep Your Money in a Glass Bank?
Would you ever consider keeping your money in a bank with no vault and surrounded by glass walls? Most of us would surely say ‘no’. But the fact is, when we leave high-valued items in our vehicles, that’s exactly what we are doing. Vehicles are not a reliable and safe way to secure money, computers, cell phones, purses, back packs, or any high-value item. When these items are left in plain view, a thief needs only to smash a window to gain access and take the item. We are then not only inconvenienced by the loss of the item, but we will also have to deal with repairing our vehicles. Whenever the opportunity allows, take all high-valued items with you whenever leaving your vehicle unattended. If this is not an option, leave the items in the trunk and out of view.