A Chatsworth man was arrested after he allegedly burglarized and assaulted an elderly person in Saugus last week.

Around 9 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to the 28600 block of Haskell Canyon Road in Saugus regarding a disturbance, said Deputy Robert Jensen, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“Deputies arrived and identified an elderly male victim who had been burglarized and assaulted,” Jensen said.

Deputies attempted to detain the suspect however, he resisted arrest, according to officials.

Deputies eventually were able to take the suspect into custody.

Juan Valencia, 18, from Chatsworth, was arrested for burglary, elder abuse, and battery against a peace officer.

Valencia remains in custody as of Monday morning, Jensen said.

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