Full Notification

09/03/18
 
Burglary (Vehicle):  25900 The Old Road
Person(s) unknown smashed the rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle and stole his laptop computer and ‘Nikon’ camera.  Total loss was $3,000.00.
 
09/05/18
 
Burglary (Vehicle):  25400 Fitzgerald Avenue
A female adult and male adult entered the victim’s vehicle and stole two boxes of rubber flooring.  The victim stated his vehicle was locked.  There were no signs of forced entry.  Total loss was $400.00.
 
09/01/18
 
Petty Theft (Vehicle):  28600 Castaic Canyon Road
A white male adult entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a backpack containing the victim’s passports, debit/credit cards, check book, and social security card.  The suspect left the location in a silver Toyota Rave.  Total loss was $375.00.
 
 
 

 
Tip of the week: Avoiding Vehicle Burglaries
Most criminals who are looking to steal items from a vehicle are looking for the easy targets.  Most commonly known as a ‘smash and grab’, the burglars are looking for high value items that are in plain sight which can be easily and quickly taken after finding an unlocked door or smashing a window.  Imagine the costs and inconvenience of not only having to replace a smashed window, but also having to replace your driver’s license, credit/debit cards, laptop, cell phone, etc.  Here are some great tips to help prevent being a victim of a vehicle burglary.

1. ALWAYS lock your vehicle when left unattended.
2. Never leave your wallet or purse in your vehicle and in plain view when leaving your vehicle unattended.
3. If you use a portable GPS, remove it from the dash or windshield and place it in your glovebox or trunk when leaving your vehicle unattended.
4. Never leave any high value items (laptops, cell phones, jewelry, tools) inside your vehicle in plain view while unattended.  If you cannot carry those items with you, secure them in the trunk.
5. Use a sunscreen in your windshield, even at night or when parked in a parking structure.  This makes it much harder for a burglar to look into your vehicle.
6. Remember:  Vehicle burglars usually will not break into a vehicle with the intention of ‘searching’ it in hopes of finding something of value.  This takes too long and the burglar risks being seen.  If there is no easy opportunity that is readily available for a ‘smash and grab’ thief, they will more than likely pass your vehicle and look for a better target.

 
Take care, and be safe.
 
Dep Kevin Duxbury
[email protected]
661-799-5158
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station polices the City of Santa Clarita and the unincorporated communities and a portion of the Angeles National Forest, as well as Bouquet Canyon, Canyon County, Castaic, Gorman, Hasley Canyon, Newhall, Neenach, Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Sleepy Valley, Southern Oaks, Stevenson Ranch, Sunset Point, Tesoro del Valle, Valencia, Val Verde, West Hills and West Ranch.

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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 
 
Social media is a huge tool used by just about everyone for just about everything.
 Things like Facebook, Nixle, and Nextdoor are excellent ways of keeping communities in touch as to what is going on around them.  Additionally, many law enforcement agencies, to include the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, also uses social media as a way of communication with the public and keeping them updated during local emergencies.
 
Social media is not a way, however, to report a crime.  Station dispatchers do not monitor social media for complaints made about crimes or concerns.  Additional, we can't investigate crimes based solely off of social media posts, as there has to be a report in place first notifying us of the crime in order for us to investigate. To report a crime or concern, citizens have to do it the old fashioned way, and call us.
 
So with that said, here's how you can report crime: - If it is an emergent situation or crime in progress, call 911 -To make a police report, you can call our station at 661-255-1121 for a deputy to be dispatched to your location or you can come by our station and make a report with our front counter deputy. - There are certain crimes that can be reported online through the LASD crime reporting system at http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx You can report the following incidents online: •Lost or stolen cell phones valued $950 or less •Lost or stolen property valued $950 or less •Vandalism, excluding graffiti, where damage is valued under $400 •Theft from an unlocked vehicle valued $950 or less •Theft from an open or unsecured area valued $950 or less - If you have information about a crime or illegal activity, you can also submit tips to us anonymously through www.LACrimeStoppers.org, or by calling 1-800-222-8477. -Los Angeles County Sheriff also has a new mobile app that you can download. The app allows you to make qualifying online reports and submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
 
Dep Duxbury