Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Crime Prevention Unit
Zone Update - Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information
Canyon Country West: Zone 7
Snapshot for the week of 05-06-12
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Crime Prevention Unit
In my last update, I stressed the importance of securing your vehicles and homes in an effort to make it harder for criminals to obtain your property. I must reiterate how important it is to police yourself and make certain your personal property is protected. Last week alone we had (6) petty thefts (Residences/Retail Stores/Vehicles) and (1) Grand Theft/Auto. All which could have been avoided with a little more care and attention to detail.
It is unfortunate we live in a time where we cannot leave our doors unlocked or our possessions unattended without fear of someone willing to take our hard earned property. However, it is reality and there are steps you can take in order to better your yourself:
1. LOCK YOUR DOORS!! You must secure your residences/vehicles. Failure to do so not only invites criminals to steal your property but makes it too easy for them as well.
2. Do not leave items in your car in plain view. If you have to leave important possessions in the car, at the very least, lock them in the trunk.
3. Whether you are in a restaurant, retail store, etc., keep your wallets and purses/bags securely on your person. Do not leave them unattended at any time, thus giving someone an opportunity to steal your property.
4. If you have young children and allow them to leave your residence and run to the car for an item, check and make sure they have re-secured your vehicle.
5. Do not leave items unsecured in your front yard, making it easy for anyone walking by to take your bike, lawnmower, or anything else. This includes leaving your garage doors down when you are not outside.
Although no plan is fool proof, these simple steps, along with taking an extra couple seconds in order to ensure everything is secure will help us combat some of the criminal element we face daily.
I am asking you to continue to encourage your neighbors, friends, and family to also receive alerts from their zone leader, from Santa Clarita Station, and from their local government agencies by visiting www.nixle.com
You can also track reported crime in your area by visiting www.crimemapping.com
Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your Sheriff’s Station or if you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
A free Tip Submit mobile application is now available for the iPhone® and Android™. The new software tool is an anonymous and fully featured crime tipping mobile application that even allows you to submit images or video. More information at www.tipsoft.com.
As always, feel free to call or email me with any questions/concerns.
Thank you,
Zone Leader Deputy Jeremy Carr
Crime Prevention Unit – Zone 7 Canyon Country West
661-799-5158
[email protected]
