One Detained After Attempting To Steal Dog In Valencia

One person was detained Friday after allegedly attempting to steal a dog in Valencia, officials said.

The incident was reported at about 2:25 p.m. Friday near Creekside Road and Valencia Boulevard, according to a field deputy with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“They are detaining one,” said Watch Sgt. Vangorder with the station at about 3 p.m. “It is still under investigation, our deputies are out there.”

The victim got their dog back from the suspect with the help of good Samaritans, according to officials on scene.

The suspect then fled on on a bike before being detained near a shopping center of McBean Parkway.

About 10 minutes after the incident was reported, the suspect was taken into custody, according to Sheriff’s officials.

The incident is under active investigation Friday afternoon.

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