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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have released the crime reports for the week of Nov 30 to Dec. 06
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A suspect accused of attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old in Canyon Country was sentenced after entering a no contest plea on Monday, an official with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
A former Einstein Academy basketball coach plead not guilty on Monday to charges of molestation, an official with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
A Canyon Country woman accused of setting her neighbor’s home on fire back in May plead no contest at her arraignment last week, an official with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
A Saugus man who was arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother and uncle on Thanksgiving after a reported dispute about a cigarette is due to appear in court Wednesday, officials said.
College of the Canyons received a telephone bomb threat, recently deemed a hoax, on Monday night, prompting the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to step up patrol at both of the college’s campuses.
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are searching for the suspect in a child annoyance incident that occurred on Tuesday morning in Valencia.
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputies are searching for a male armed robber, who allegedly robbed two women at gunpoint at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday night.
A 74-year-old man plead not guilty on Thursday after being charged with causing the traffic death of a 14-year-old Saugus resident Wyatt Savakie in July.
The holiday season is in full swing and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are offering their advice on how to keep mail and packages out of the hands of would-be thieves.
Crime Reports
KHTS publishes crime reports in alphabetical order by community as they are made available.
Here are the crime reports for Canyon County East, Canyon Country West, Castaic/ Val Verde, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch and Valencia.
Canyon Country East
This past week in Zone 8, the following Part-1 Crimes are currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A burglary occurred near the 27300 block Manzanita Lane. Person(s) unknown attempted to enter the locked front door to her residence. The suspect tried to force open the door.
A burglary occurred near the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Lost Canyon Road. The location is a construction site. The suspect(s) entered the site by cutting a hole in the perimeter chain link fence. Once on the property, the suspect(s) entered a storage container and stole a generator and saw.
A grand theft occurred near the 19200 block of Golden Valley Road. The suspects entered the location and stole numerous bottles of vodka.
A petty theft occurred near the 19100 block of Golden Valley Road. The suspect grabbed a bottle of alcohol and concealed on his person. The suspect was detained outside the location.
A petty theft occurred near the 19300 block of Golden Valley Road. The suspects concealed items on their persons and walked out without paying. They were detained outside the location.
A petty theft occurred near the 17800 block Sierra Highway. The victim had her cell phone stolen while she was working.
Canyon Country West
An aggravated assault occurred near the 26300 block of Rainbow Glen Drive. One suspect was arrested after she pointed a hand gun at her neighbors during a verbal dispute.
A grand theft occurred near the 20800 block of Santa Clara Street. Person(s) unknown cut the chain link fence to the location and stole an unknown amount of recyclable items from within.
A grand theft auto occurred near the 26800 block of Oak Avenue. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s covered trailer which contained approximately $25,000 worth of work items within.
A petty theft occurred near the 16700 block of Sierra Highway. Person(s) unknown stole approximately $380 worth of sheet metal near the above location.
A shoplifting occurred near the 26400 block of Carl Boyer Drive. One suspect was arrested for taking store items and making no attempt to pay for the items.
FRIENDLY REMINDER
With the holidays approaching and people ordering items and having them sent via US Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc., please be cognizant to not let your package sit on your front porch for long periods of time.
Every year there are numerous incidents of packages being taken from Santa Clarita residents. People are out there looking for packages unattended and they will steal your package with no remorse.
Castaic and Val Verde
An arrest for vehicle burglary was made at the 31000 block of Ridge Route Road. After an ongoing investigation, Station detectives arrested a local resident for the vehicle burglary.
A theft was reported from the 30000 block of Marigold Circle. The victim(s) reported their garage door opener was stolen from their unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. The crime occurred in the early morning hours of 12/06/15.
Crime Prevention Tip
Please remember to never leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle, close and lock your doors. Minimize your risk and avoid being the victim of a crime of opportunity. If you see any suspicious activity, call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121 or 9-1-1 in an emergency
Newhall
An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near Newhall Avenue and 16thStreet. A citizen observed the suspect driving erratically. Responding deputies located the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. When the suspect was trapped in a cul-de-sac, she turned her vehicle around and drove towards the radio cars of two pursuing deputies, colliding into both. The suspect was then able to maneuver around the deputies’ vehicles and continued to flee. The pursuit terminated when the suspect drove through a dirt field, which disabled her vehicle. She was then taken into custody without further incident.
A residential burglary occurred near the 21240 block of Ficus Drive. Suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s residence by prying open a patio sliding glass door and after entry, they stole items.
A residential burglary occurred near the 20900 block of Costa Brava. Suspect(s) unknown entered the location by prying open a kitchen window and then after entry, they stole various items.
An arson occurred near the 24800 block of Newhall Avenue. Suspect(s) unknown set fire to a fence by unknown means. Several feet of the fence sustained damage.
A grand theft auto occurred near the 21200 block of Ficus Drive. The victim’s live-in boyfriend took her vehicle without permission.
An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near Newhall Avenue and 9th Street. The victim’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle while the victim was stopped at the intersection. The suspect proceeded to exit his vehicle and confront the victim who was sitting in his car. He then punched him in the mouth and stabbed him in the hand. Afterward, the suspect drove off. The victim recognized the suspect as a former high school classmate whom he had arguments with in the past.
A petty theft occurred near the 24800 block of Newhall Avenue. Suspect(s) unknown stole a textbook from the victim’s backpack while it was left unattended at the gym.
A petty theft occurred near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway. Suspect(s) unknown stole the front radiator grill off of a 18 wheeler truck while it was parked at the location.
Holiday Safety Tips
Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant and non-combustible materials.
Keep candles away from decorations and other combustible materials, and do not use candles to decorate Christmas trees.
Carefully inspect new and previously used light strings, and replace damaged items before plugging lights in.
Don’t mount lights in any way that can damage the cord’s wire insulation. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples – don’t use nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them.
Keep children and pets away from light strings and electrical decorations.
Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights & a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground-fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.
Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house.
Decorations
Use only non-combustible and flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel and artificial icicles of plastic and non-leaded metals.
Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp and breakable, while keeping trimmings with small removable parts our of the reach of children.
Avoid trimmings that resemble candy and food that may tempt a young child to put in his/her mouth.
Holiday Entertaining
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the US. When cooking for holiday visitors, remember to keep an eye on the range.
Keep matches and lighters up high, out of sight and reach of children
Test smoke alarms and make guests aware of your fire escape plan.
Trees
When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break.
When purchasing an artificial tree, look for a “Fire-Resistant” label.
When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators and portable heaters. Place tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
Cut a few inches off the trunk to expose fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help you keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.
Make sure the base is steady so the tree won’t easily tip over.
Fireplaces
Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers and other decorations from fireplace area.
Be sure to check that the flue is open.
Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.
Toys and Ornaments
Purchase appropriate toys for the appropriate age. Some toys designed for older children might be dangerous for younger children.
Electric toys should be UL/FM approved.
Toys with sharp points, sharp edges, strings, cords and parts small enough to be swallowed should not be given to small children.
Place older ornaments and decorations that might be painted with lead paint our of the reach of children and pets.
Children and Pets
Poinsettias are known to be poisonous to humans and animals, so keep them well out of reach, or avoid having them.
Keep decorations at least 6 inches above the child’s reach.
Avoid using tinsel. It can fall on the floor and can be eaten by a child or pet.
Keep any ribbons on gifts and tree ornaments shorter than 7 inches. A child could wrap a longer strand of ribbon around their neck and choke.
Avoid mittens with strings for children. The string can get tangled around the child’s neck and cause them to choke.
Watch children and pets around space heaters or the fireplace. Do not leave a child or pet unattended.
Store scissors and any sharp objects that you use to wrap presents out of your child’s reach.
Inspect wrapped gifts for small decorations, such as candy canes, gingerbread men and mistletoe berries, all of which are choking hazards.
Saugus
A grand theft from a vehicle was reported near the 28800 block of Willowtree Court. In this incident the victim left a $10,000 Panasonic video camera, along with several hundred dollars’ worth of video camera batteries in her unlocked vehicle. The suspect was easily able to take these items that were left on the front seat in plain view.
There was a school burglary reported at Highlands Elementary School on Catala Drive. The subjects broke into a classroom and vandalized it. This case is being investigated by Santa Clarita Station detectives.
A grand theft was reported near the 28200 block of Evergreen Lane. In this incident, the victim’s home cleaning crew stole jewelry from the location.
A grand theft auto was reported from the 22400 block of Lemon Street. The victim’s 1998 Toyota Tacoma was stolen from the location and later recovered on Copper Hill Drive/Sycamore Creek Drive.
Stevenson Ranch
An armed robbery occurred on the 25800 block of The Old Rd. Employees of the store noticed a Hispanic male adult attempting to cut the security cable off a display item. When contacted by the employees, the suspect displayed a handgun which he had in his pocket. He then took an employee’s cell phone from the counter and left the location in an unknown direction. No arrest was made.
A burglary occurred on the 24900 block of Constitution Ave. Person(s) unknown went into the victim’s home and stole her silver wrist watch valued at $6,000.00 and her prescription medications. The victim stated that her front door was locked, but that she found it open when she returned home. There were no signs of forced entry.
A burglary shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Rd. A female adult selected several items from the store, then tried to return them for a cash refund, even though she had not paid for the items. She was arrested for burglary.
A vehicle burglary occurred on the 25300 block of The Old Rd. Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s vehicle and stole a deli meat scale. The victim stated that his vehicle was locked. There were no signs of forced entry.
A grand theft shoplifting occurred on the 24900 block of Pico Cyn Rd. A male adult exited the store with a ‘Gibson’ brand acoustic guitar valued at $2,100.00 which he did not pay for. No arrest was made.
A shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Rd. A male adult attempted to leave the store with an item he did not pay for. He was arrested for petty theft.
A shoplifting occurred on the 25400 block of The Old Rd. A male adult exited the store with a television that he did not pay for. When contacted by loss prevention outside the store, the suspect returned the television, then left the location in his vehicle.
Tip of the Week: Using Public Wi-Fi
Many businesses, especially coffee shops and home improvement stores, offer free Wi-Fi as a courtesy to their guests.
Though this is a nice convenience, caution should be used when taking advantage of public Wi-Fi. The public Wi-Fi does not offer the same levels of security that your personal Wi-Fi does.
There have been reported cases of identity theft in which someone was ordering items or paying bills online, and someone within the public Wi-Fi service intercepted the information and used it to make fraudulent purchases or withdraw money from the victim’s accounts.
Public Wi-Fi is a nice convenience, but never use public Wi-Fi for any type of online purchases of personal banking.
Wait until you can use your own Wi-Fi at home, or the Wi-Fi of someone you trust who has proper security measures in place.
Valencia
A burglary occurred near the 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. An unknown suspect broke into the location and stole numerous items from the location. The suspect pried open the doors to gain access to the location.
A robbery occurred near the 27000 block of McBean Parkway. A known male suspect (former customer) entered the location and asked for change for a one hundred dollar bill. While the victim was counting out the money, the suspect pushed her back, grabbed the money, and fled the location.
An attempted burglary occurred near the 24000 block of Creekside Road. An unknown suspect attempted to force entry into the location, but was seen by a security guard. The suspect fled the location after stealing a floor buffer.
A grand theft vehicle occurred near the 25700 block of Player Drive. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s vehicle from the location.
A vehicle burglary occurred near the 27800 block of Fremont Court. An unknown suspect broke into the victim’s car and stole numerous items.
A grand theft occurred near the 27900 block of Kelly Johnson Parkway. An employee at the location was stealing money for the cash register on a daily bases. The suspect/employee was arrested from the location.
*Numerous petty thefts occurred in the city which resulted in numerous arrests. During the past week deputy personnel responded to numerous local businesses and took custody of several suspects being detained for shoplifting.
Crime Prevention Tips
Over 1 million vehicles are stolen every year. In the time it takes you to read this, nine cars will be stolen.F Don’t make it easy for professional thieves or joyriders to take your wheels.
Lock your car and pocket the key when you leave—even if just for a minute. Close windows all the way and make sure the trunk is locked. Never leave an identification tag on your key ring.
If your keys are lost or stolen, it could help a thief locate your car and burglarize your home. Don’t leave your registration inside your vehicle; carry it with you. Important identification papers or credit cards should never be left in the glove compartment.
If carrying packages or valuable items, store them in your trunk if possible. Park in well-lit, busy areas. Avoid leaving your vehicle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time.
If you park in a lot where you must leave a key, leave the ignition key only. When buying a car, ask about anti-theft options such as steering column locks, alarms, switches that interrupt the fuel or electronic systems, and locks for tape decks, batteries and gas tanks. Many insurance companies offer reduced rates to owners who install security devices.
Keep your car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a complete description in a safe place at home. Locking the car, parking in a well-lit place and removing antennas offer some protection.
To protect your CB radio from theft, install it in a slide mount so it can be taken into the home or office or locked in the trunk when the car is not occupied.
Keep a record of serial and model numbers and engrave an identifying number on the phone or radio.
Another alternative is a factory-installed unit which is harder to rip out than a portable one. Anti-theft devices are also available.
Buy cellular phones and CBs from reputable dealers. License plates frequently are stolen from cars and used on stolen cars used in other crimes. Get in the habit of checking your plates when you drive.
A few drops of solder on the bolts or blurring the threads can help safeguard your plates. Verify that the VIN plate is intact and check it against the VIN on the ownership documents.
Ask the seller about the vehicle’s history and past financing and insurance. Verify this information with the bank or insurance company.
Be wary when purchasing used auto parts—you could be patronizing a “chop shop” where stolen goods are sold and indirectly encouraging auto theft. federal government has required manufacturers to engrave a unique number, the VIN, on all passenger cars in one visible and several hidden locations.
One VIN is engraved on a metal plate on the dashboard near the windshield. VINs of stolen cars are registered with the FBI’s National Crime Information Center.
Park out of sight in a garage or basement, or use a cover.
Engrave with an Operation Identification number recommended by local law enforcement.
Lock all bicycles with a case-hardened chain or cable and lock, winding the cable through the frame and both wheels and then around a fixed object.
Use the fork lock found on most street motorcycles. For extra protection of your bicycle or motorcycle, invest in a heavy U-shaped lock made of extremely hard steel that cannot be hacksawed, or a casehardened chain and a sturdy padlock.
Watch out for key numbers. Some motorcycle manufacturers stamp the key number on the lock. With this number, anyone can go to a key maker and have a key cut that will fit perfectly.
Many key makers ask for identification, but don’t take chances—write down your key number, store the number in a safe place, and then file it off the lock.
Many specialized vehicles don’t have VINs and should be marked with another ID number, such as a driver’s license.
Lock up easy-to-carry items like motors and camping gear before leaving your vehicle.
If your vehicle is broken into or stolen, inform the police immediately. Stolen vehicles may be used in the commission of other crimes. Your quick action may both aid in recovering your vehicle and preventing its use for illegal purposes. Get your Neighborhood Watch group to look out for abandoned and suspicious vehicles or bikes, and educate members on preventing vehicle theft.
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