 Jeri Williams Chief of Police |
Oxnard Police Department
R. Jason Benites Scott Whitney |
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Crucifix Theft from Church ***UPDATE*** |
| 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 ($1000) |
| PREPARED BY: | Detective Lucy Buttell |
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CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: |
Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS: This week marks the one year anniversary of the theft of the crucifix from Santa Clara Church.
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. 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 (photos attached.)
The Oxnard Police Department is still investigating this case and pursuing leads.
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.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).
Please refer to the original press release below for additional information and details.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09-22-15 1600 hours