There were seven Part-1 Crimes in Castaic/Val Verde this past week.
There was one domestic violence related sexual assault reported in Castaic. An incident of arson was reported off of Corsica Place, Castaic, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown through the living room window. There were three reported thefts from the Industrial area and one in Castaic. In these cases, vehicles were targeted and gas and tools were taken. There was one reported commercial burglary off of Industry Drive, Castaic. The roll-up bay door was struck with a vehicle and a plasma cutter was taken.
Notable: The suspect in the Castaic Arson was arrested in Ventura County by the California Highway Patrol after being involved in a traffic collision. See story [here].
Please remember to close your garage doors and never leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle. 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.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Zone 2 (Castaic or Val Verde), please feel free to email or call me directly.
Deputy Brian Rooney
bjrooney@lasd.org
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
661-255-1121 ext. 4283
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Blotter: 7 Major Crimes in Castaic-Val Verde