THOUSAND OAKS : Burglars Take Goods Valued at $450,000

Deputies were looking Sunday night for burglars who broke into a Westlake marketing company and stole $450,000 worth of merchandise.

Pre-printed computer checks, collectors’ stamps and at least 325 sketches and paintings were taken from M&T; Marketing on Lakefield Road about 8 p.m. Saturday when thieves pried open the company’s rear door, Ventura County Sheriff’s Lt. Tony Ditzhazy said.