Santa Clarita, CA: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies chased a man suspected of hopping a fence and stealing a propane torch down the street from a stabbing investigation in Canyon Country.

The incident unfolded near Oak Street and Santa Clara Street behind a recycling plant shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Deputies arrived to the scene and were aided from the air by the Los Angeles County Aero Bureau.

A deputy attempted to make contact with the suspect when the man took off on foot. At this point, a foot chase ensued through the Santa Clara Riverbed under the Golden Valley Road bridge, north of Soledad Canyon Road and east of Newhall Ranch Road.

The deputy was able to detain the man with help from his partner and additional units.

The propane torch was recovered.

This incident is not believed by law enforcement to be connected to the stabbing, but deputies are continuing their investigation into both crimes.

Austin Dave, Video Journalist / KNN

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