Stevenson Ranch Crime Information and Public Safety Report for October 16, 2017 to October 22, 2017

LASD: Here is the Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Stevenson Ranch for October 16, 2017 to October 22, 2017:

10/22/17
Burglary (Vehicle) – 27500 block The Old Road
Person(s) unknown smashed the left rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole her backpack containing a ‘HP’ laptop computer, school supplies, and clothing items. Total loss including damages was $2,200.00.

10/21/17
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 25300 blcok Silver Aspen Way
A female adult stabbed a male adult one time in the abdomen. She was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

10/20/17
Grand Theft (Auto) – 25600 block Trent Way
Person(s) unknown stole a blue 2016 Mazda CX5 SUV from the driveway of victim’s home.

10/19/17
Mail Theft – 26000 block Twain Place
Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s mail from her mailbox.

Mail Theft – 26600 block Brooks Circle
Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s mail from her mailbox.

Tip of the Week: Preventing Mail Theft
With the holidays approaching, many of us will be sending and receiving many more items of mail and packages than usual. Mail theft is a problem nationwide, and often results in the loss of products, as well as incidents of identity theft. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies work diligently to patrol residential areas to deterred crime, but we need your help as well. Here are some tips to help prevent mail and package thefts.

1. Check your mail DAILY. Never leave your mail in your mailbox overnight or for long periods of time.

2. If you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time, consider having a friend or relative picking your mail up for you.

3. When sending outgoing mail, try using a postal office community mailbox, or dropping your items off at the actual post office.

4. Try to know when packages will be arriving at your home, and bring them into your home as soon as possible. If you cannot be home, consider asking a friend or family member to pick the packages up for you.

MAKE AN ONLINE POLICE REPORT
The following incidents can be reported online:
-Lost or stolen cell phone valued $950 or less
-Lost or stolen property valued $950 or less
-Theft from an unlocked vehicle valued $950 or less
-Theft from an open or unsecured area valued $950 or less
To make a report: http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx

It can take seconds for a thief to steal something from your car, so never leave valuables inside. Most vehicle crime is preventable. Don’t make your car a target for thieves by leaving sought after items such as purses, wallets, laptop computers and cell phones in plain view. Always check you have closed all your windows and locked the doors before leaving your car unattended. While there’s no surefire way to totally prevent your car from being broken into, keeping these tips in mind can make your car less of a target.

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 Country, 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.

The KHTS Santa Clarita Neighborhood Watch is a service provided by KHTS Radio to help inform Santa Clarita Communities including Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, and Castaic of any crime reports in their area. All crime reports are provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office and are meant to inform our community of any crime incidents and other emergency information. Please visit the Santa Clarita Neighborhoods section of our website for other information in your community. You can submit a listing for your neighborhood here.