On Saturday, March 23, 2024, yet another vehicle was broken into in the main parking lot at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center. The vehicle had its rear passenger window smashed in broad daylight by thieves looking to steal what was in the car’s backseat. Despite repeated attempts by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to stop the problem, the thieves remain at large.
Last summer on August 12th, eight vehicles in the overflow lot were targeted by thieves who made it in and out of the park in under 15 minutes. Most vehicles broken into were luxury cars. Break-ins have been reported at both the Midwick dirt parking pad and the Pinecrest Gate in the past 12 months. However, the overflow lot beside the Nature Center is where they occur most often.
Never leave anything in your vehicle when visiting Eaton Canyon, especially purses, credit cards, electronics, luggage, or backpacks. Hiding these items under your seat may not be sufficient to stop your vehicle from being targeted. If you aren’t taking it with you onto the trail, do not bring it to the canyon.
