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This past week in Zone 8 (East), the following Part-1 Crimes occurred:

Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a shooting which occurred near the 27500 block of Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country.  A male victim succumbed to his injuries and the female victim was treated for her injuries at a local hospital. 

A grand theft occurred near the 16600 block of Lost Canyon Rd., Canyon Country.  Suspect(s) unknown stole two catalytic converters from the victim’s vehicle.  This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives. 

A petty theft occurred near the 26900 block of Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country.  An unknown male adult suspect placed numerous grocery items in his shopping cart and exited the location without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise.  This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A grand theft occurred near the 15800 block of Beaver Run Rd., Canyon Country.  The victim discovered that her jewelry had been stolen from her jewelry box.  The victim believes that hired help may have been stealing from her while doing work at her residence last year.  This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

**Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has recently received numerous reports of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles. The vast majority of the reports have involved thefts from Toyota Sequoia SUV. This particular vehicle has a higher ground clearance than most vehicles, allowing easy access to the catalytic converters. Additionally, the Toyota Sequoia is equipped with two catalytic converters, which is more beneficial to a thief. Detectives are investigating these thefts and would like to urge the community to be vigilant.

The Crime Prevention Unit recommends parking your vehicle in garages and carports, if available. Be aware of people around or underneath vehicles, and call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station immediately if you feel the activity is suspicious. Pay attention to any unusual noises when the vehicle is running, as a vehicle will run in the absence of the catalytic converter. If you suspect your catalytic converter has been stolen, have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. If you have been a victim of this type of theft, please contact the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station to make a report**

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Deputy Betsy Shackelford

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

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