John Crombach Chief of Police |
Oxnard Police Department
R. Jason Benites Scott Whitney |
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Attempted Robbery – Carjacking |
DATE/TIME: | 10/24/10/ 1630 hrs. |
LOCATION: | 400 block of Grant Avenue |
VICTIM(S): | Withheld |
SUSPECT(S): | Two Hispanic males, 18-19 years, no further description |
WITNESS(ES): | N/A |
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): | N/A |
VICTIM VEHICLE: | Gray colored, 4 door, 1992 Saturn, CA license #6BBG391 |
PREPARED BY: | Sergeant Robin Whitney |
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: |
Detective Steve Funk- Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7796 |
DETAILS:
On 10/24/2010, at approximately 1630 hours, (2) suspects approached the victim in the 400 block of Grant Avenue and asked for a ride. The victim agreed. The suspects directed the victim to pull over and stop in an alley. Upon stopping, the suspects assaulted the victim, causing minor injuries. One of the suspects held a knife to the victim and demanded money. The victim fled on foot, leaving his vehicle behind. The suspects reentered the victim’s vehicle and drove off.
The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the above described vehicle. An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Steve Funk at 385-7796.