What started as a routine patrol check in Valencia quickly unraveled into a stolen vehicle case and shoplifting arrest.
Deputies with the station’s Special Assignment Team (SAT) were patrolling the area when they spotted a stolen Infiniti SUV sitting in the parking lot of a local Home Depot, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Moments later, a man and woman walked out of the store carrying merchandise, got into the SUV and attempted to drive away.
Deputies initiated a traffic stop before the pair could leave the lot and quickly confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen.
During the investigation, deputies also discovered the suspects allegedly stole a handful of items from the store – including flyswatters, plant food, bug spray, a Snickers bar and even succulents.
A 41-year-old Castaic woman was arrested on suspicion of felony vehicle theft and misdemeanor shoplifting.
Her 46-year-old companion from San Fernando was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor shoplifting.
Both were taken into custody without incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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