Archives for September 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Summer/Labor Day Avoid the 14 DUI Campaign Results
DATE/TIME:	August 15, 2014 through September 1, 2014
LOCATION:	Ventura County
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: SUMMER/LABOR DAY AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN – FINAL REPORT

The 2014 Summer/Labor Day Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on impaired drivers has ended and resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests. The arrests were made during sobriety checkpoints, special DUI saturation patrols and routine patrols on Ventura County roadways over the past 18 days.

From 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 15th, through midnight, Monday, September 1, 2014, officers representing 14 Ventura County law enforcement agencies have arrested 169 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In 2013, there were 205 DUI arrests during the same time period. Fortunately, there were no DUI deaths reported.

Law enforcement officials will be conducting more Avoid the 14 anti-DUI efforts throughout Ventura County during Halloween and Thanksgiving weekends before planning for the December winter campaign period. Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911! anytime you encounter a dangerous impaired driver.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 3, 2014 / 1400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	*Operation Safer and Stronger*-Firearms Strike Team (FAST) and Directed Patrol Efforts
DATE/TIME:	August/September 2014
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 Eric.Sonstegard@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

During the month of August, the Oxnard Police Department seized twenty (20) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, and the services of search warrants. Eight (8) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

On August 11, 2014, Albert Salazar, a 21-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) officers and found to be in possession of a .32 caliber handgun. Salazar was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm (He is currently on probation and has been served with the Colonia gang injunction).
On August 18, 2014, Alexandro Valadez, a 26-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by patrol officers in the 500 block of Hill Street. He was found to be in possession of a 9mm handgun. Valadez was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a felon in possession of a firearm.
On August 26, 2014, Cesar Reyes, a 26-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by SEU officers during a probation search of his residence in the 700 block of Teakwood Street. Reyes was found to be in possession of a .45 caliber handgun. Reyes was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Since January 1^st, Oxnard officers have made seventy-two (72) firearms-related arrests. The Oxnard Police Department has seized one-hundred and seventy-five (175) firearms year-to-date and we will continue to focus our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms.

As an additional component of the Oxnard Police Department’s Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, the Department continued to increase its special patrols in the months of August and September. These additional patrols augmented our normal patrol staffing and were focused on contacting individuals that may be responsible for committing a high number of crimes including a series of street robberies occurring in the Southwinds neighborhood in south Oxnard.

On September 13, 2014, investigators from our Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) were conducting directed patrol in South Oxnard in response to recent a series of street robberies when they conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Clara Street and South “J” Street. A 25-year old passenger in the vehicle was contacted during a probation search and found to be in possession of a .22 caliber handgun. The subject was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle.
On September 15, 2014, VCU investigators conducted several compliance checks throughout the city of Oxnard. The compliance checks were directed at those subjects who are prohibited from owning firearms and have a firearm(s) registered to them. In addition, investigators conducted several compliance checks on Post-Release Offenders (PRO). During the checks, two (2) PRO offenders were arrested on various charges.

Officers will continue these focused enforcement efforts throughout the coming months as we know a small number of offenders are responsible for a disproportionately high amount of the city’s criminal activity.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 23, 2014 1600 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	New Bicycle law, “Three Feet For Safety Act”
DATE/TIME:	September 25, 2014
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: California’s new bicycle law, “Three Feet for Safety Act” took effect on September 16, 2014 as a result of Assembly Bill 1371. The “Three Feet for Safety Act” will require that drivers provide at least three feet between any part of their vehicle and bicyclist when passing.

“Three Feet for Safety Act” California Vehicle code sections:

21760 (a) VC“This section shall be known and may be cited as the Three Feet for Safety Act.”
21760 (b) VC “The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall pass in compliance with the requirements of this article applicable to overtaking and passing a vehicle, and shall do so at a safe distance that does not interfere with the safe operation of the overtaken bicycle, having due regard for the size and speed of the motor vehicle and the bicycle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility, and the surface and width of the highway.”
21760 (c) VC “A driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator.”
21760 (d) VC “If the driver of a motor vehicle is unable to comply with subdivision (c), due to traffic or roadway conditions, the driver shall slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent, and may pass only when doing so would not endanger the safety of the operator of the bicycle, taking into account the size and speed of the motor vehicle and bicycle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility, and surface and width of the highway.”
21760 (e)(1) VC “A violation of subdivision (b), (c), or (d) is an infraction punishable by a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35).”
21760 (e)(2) VC “If a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a bicycle causing bodily injury to the operator of the bicycle, and the driver of the motor vehicle is found to be in violation of subdivision (b), (c), or (d), a two-hundred-twenty-dollar ($220) fine shall be imposed on that driver.”

State data show that 153 bicyclists were killed in California in 2012, a 7 percent increase from 2011. Those deaths accounted for 5 percent of the total collision fatalities in California. As important as it is for vehicles to be mindful of our bicyclists, those who ride must exercise safe practices and ride smart.
Here’s how the law works:

The law applies to any place a vehicle passes a bicyclist, regardless of whether there’s a bike lane in the road.
A law enforcement officer must witness a violation to issue a citation. Bystanders’ accounts or video recordings made by the bicyclist — on a GoPro, for example — aren’t admissible.
Violators face at least a $35 fine, and a $220 fine if a collision occurs. Both can increase when court fees are added.
There is one exception to the new law: If there’s not enough room for a driver to give three feet of space. In that case, they must first slow down before safely passing.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Can I go into opposing lanes of traffic to pass a bicyclist if there is not three feet of space between us?
A-   A driver must follow all rules of the road when driving on the roadway and when passing a bicyclist.

Question: What do I do if the bicyclist is in my lane and there is no room to pass?
A-   A driver must slow down and allow the bicyclist to move to the side and allow for the three feet of space before passing.

Question: How do I know if there is three feet between my vehicle and the bicyclist?

A-   One way to think about it is if a bicyclist can reach his/her arm out and touch your vehicle, your vehicle is probably closer than three feet.

Question: What if I need to make a right turn and there is a bicyclist on the right side of me?

A-   If you are not able to move in front of the bicyclist, allowing three feet of space between you and the bicyclist and/or interfering with the bicyclist, you must slow down and let the bicyclist move ahead of you until there space for you to move behind the bicyclist and prepare to make the right turn.

Motorists are reminded to pay close attention and exercise due caution when they see bicyclists on the roadway. Please move over or slow down to pass when you see a bicyclist on the road and help keep our roadways a safer place.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 25, 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	September 8, 2014 9:25 a.m.
LOCATION:	4600 Block of Cloyne Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	21-year old Oxnard resident; name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7801, Eric.Sonstegard@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Martin Perez, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7680, Martin.Perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On September 8, 2014, at approximately 9:25 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4600 block of Cloyne Street in the City of Oxnard reference a report of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, officers located a male subject suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The victim was a 21-year old Oxnard resident whose name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The location of the shooting was across the street from Hathaway Elementary School. School Resource Officers with the Oxnard Police Department were amongst the first responders and met with school and district officials to coordinate a lockdown of the campus. There were no indications that any suspects entered the campus or at any time any of the students were in danger. The lockdown was lifted approximately one hour after the shooting was reported. School Resource Officers remained in contact with school officials throughout the day to coordinate a smooth dismissal at the end of the school day as investigators remained on scene for several hours.

This is the sixth homicide that has occurred in the city of Oxnard in 2014. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit are continuing their investigation into this tragic incident. We are deeply concerned about the proximity to an elementary school and we want to encourage neighborhood residents or anyone that was in the area that may have information about this incident to call Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 8, 2014, 1500 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Road Closures for the 2014 Ventura Pier to Pier Marathon
DATE/TIME:	September 7, 2014 / 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Cities of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The 2nd Annual Ventura Pier to Pier Marathon will be held this Sunday, September 7^th. The event starts at the Ventura Pier at 6:20 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. The marathon will travel through the cities of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The marathon is expected to have approximately 3000 runners which may cause some traffic delays along the marathon route.

The marathon route from Ventura will be southbound on Harbor Boulevard to Channel Islands Boulevard, eastbound Channel Islands Boulevard to Ventura Road and southbound Ventura Road to the Port Hueneme Pier. Runners will make a U-turn at the Port Hueneme Pier and return to the Ventura Pier following the same route.

The only road closures in the City Oxnard will be on Harbor Boulevard between Fifth Street and Spinnaker Drive in Ventura and Gonzales Road between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. All other streets along the marathon route will remain open. As this is a competitive race, priority right-of-way will be provided to the participants. Local residents are encouraged to use alternate routes for trips in and out of the city.

In an attempt to accommodate local residents traveling along the marathon route, the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit will have officers and additional traffic control personnel assigned to several intersections along the marathon route to assist with traffic control.

For Further Information regarding road closures contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 385-7749 or jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. For further information regarding the marathon go to: www.venturamarathon.com

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/4/14, 1530 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of a firearm, violation of parole and violation of the gang injunction.
DATE/TIME:	September 30, 2014/1630
LOCATION:	Hill Street and Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Barragan, 21 year old Oxnard resident Emeterio Cabrera, 23 year old Oxnard resident Federico Zapian, 22 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Gray 2010 Dodge Charger (stored)
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 30, 2014 at approximately 1630 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hill Street and Ventura Road. Immediately upon the vehicle stopping two subjects fled from it. Jonathan Barragan and Emeterio Cabrera were quickly detained.

The driver of the vehicle Federico Zapian is currently on parole. All three subjects are known gang members and Cabrera is on the Colonia gang injunction.

During a search of the area where the subjects had fled a loaded handgun was recovered.

Barragan was arrested for weapons violations, Cabrera was arrested for violating the gang injunction and Zapian was arrested for parole violation.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 30, 2014/1820

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Grand Theft
DATE/TIME:	09-24-14 / 1349 hours
LOCATION:	323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	Santa Clara Church
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male
LOSS:	Crucifix
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:

The Oxnard Police Department has received video of the theft from Santa Clara Catholic Church and would like to share it with the public in an effort to identify the suspect and return the Crucifix to the Church.

In addition, the Ventura County Crime Stoppers has announced a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be placed at 1-800-222-TIPS, www.tipsubmit.com, or text “BUSTED” plus message to CRIMES (274637).

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DETAILS:
On 09/24/14 at approximately 1:45 pm, a male subject entered Santa Clara Catholic Church located in the 300 Block of South “E” Street and stole a crucifix. A photo is attached. The crucifix itself has relatively little monetary value, but has significant sentimental value to the Church and the parishioners that worship there. The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 30’s, 5-9, 170, shaved head, dark eyes with a very large, bushy mustache. A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached, but is grainy.

Santa Clara Church and the Oxnard Police Department are working closely together and asking for assistance from the public to locate the crucifix and information on the suspect. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	9-16-14 / 2314 hours
LOCATION:	400 block S. C St.
VICTIM(S):	67-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Nunez Andrade, 58-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jose Velazquez, (805) 385-3982, jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 9-16-14, at approximately 2314 hours, the victim of a stabbing arrived in the lobby of the Oxnard Police Department. The victim sustained several stab wounds. The victim advised the stabbing occurred in the 400 block of S. C St. The victim identified the suspect as “Jose”. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The victim’s injuries were serious, but not life threatening.

Officers responded to the 400 block of S. C St. to investigate the incident. While on scene, officers contacted the suspect Jose Nunez Andrade, 58-year old Oxnard resident. Andrade was ultimately arrested for a violation of 245 PC, and later booked into the Ventura County Main Jail. An investigation is continuing.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-17-14 / 0235 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Additional Charges Filed Against Alleged Sexual Predator
DATE/TIME:	9/18/14
LOCATION:	2100 Block of Barnett Street, Oxnard 4900 Block of Rose Avenue, Oxnard 2400 Block of East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard 400 Block of Dollie Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld-Victim of Sexual Assault-11 Years Old
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Contreras, 18 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7801, Eric.Sonstegard@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Detective Dale McAlpine, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-3921, Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On September 2, 2014, Luis Contreras, an 18-year old Oxnard resident, was arrested after he allegedly gained entry into two residences in south Oxnard and sexually assaulted an 11-year old female who was sleeping in her bedroom along with her 6-year old brother.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit have been working since that time to determine whether Contreras was responsible for any additional hot prowl burglaries that have taken place in south Oxnard in the past year. After some excellent detective work, investigators were able to gather additional evidence linking Contreras to two additional burglaries in south Oxnard.

It is alleged that on March 18, 2014, at approx. 3:25 a.m., Contreras entered a mobile home in the 2400 block of East Pleasant Valley Road via an open bedroom window. The screen to the window was cut to gain entrance. Once inside the bedroom, Contreras allegedly placed a rag over an eight-year old female’s mouth. The female woke up and began to scream for her parents. Contreras then fled out the opened bedroom window. The victim was not injured.

In a similar incident on July 1, 2014, officers responded at approx. 2:45 a.m. to a report of a hot prowl burglary in progress in the 400 block of Dollie Street. In this incident, it is alleged that Contreras climbed through an open bedroom window and put his hand over the mouth of an 11-year old female who had been sleeping in her bedroom. The female was able to alert her father who chased Contreras from the residence.

On September 18^th, Contreras was arraigned in Ventura County Superior Court on the following charges:

Four (4) counts of 459 P.C. Residential Burglary
One (1) count of 288(a) P.C. Lewd or Lascivious Act w/ a Child Under 14
One (1) count of 220(b) P.C. Burglary w/ Intent to Commit 288 P.C.

Contreras remains in custody at the Ventura County Jail. His bail is set at $300,000. His next scheduled court appearance is October 15^th. The charges that Contreras faces carry with them a maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole if convicted. Contreras will also be required to register as a sex offender if convicted.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to exercise caution and continue to utilize the crime prevention tips we have been sharing throughout the year. These tips are part of our ongoing Operation Safer and Stronger initiative and can be found on our Department website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor.com.

Lock all windows and doors at night when you leave your residence or vehicle unattended.
Close all of your windows-thieves can open vehicles and access homes through the smallest of openings.
Don’t forget to set your residential alarm if you have one.
To avoid obstruction, keep your landscaping trimmed.
The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a GOOD NEIGHBOR! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.
Report any suspicious activity or persons to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

Investigators from the Family Protection Unit are still investigating these cases as well as similar incidents that have occurred in south Oxnard in the past 12 months. We believe it is still possible that there may have been additional incidents such as these that have gone unreported by potential victims. We want to encourage anyone that has information about these incidents or any related incidents to call the Oxnard Police at (805) 385-3921. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 23, 2014, 1100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Grand Theft
DATE/TIME:	09-24-14 / 1349 hours
LOCATION:	323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	Santa Clara Church
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male
LOSS:	Crucifix
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 09/24/14 at approximately 1:45 pm, a male subject entered Santa Clara Catholic Church located in the 300 Block of South “E” Street and stole a crucifix. A photo is attached. The crucifix has significant sentimental value to the Church and the parishioners that worship there.

The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 30’s, 5-9, 170, shaved head, dark eyes with a very large, bushy mustache. A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached, but is grainy.

Santa Clara Church and the Oxnard Police Department are working closely together and asking for assistance from the public to locate the crucifix and information on the suspect. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.