NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
Commercial Burglary/ Stolen Vehicle Arrest |
DATE/TIME: |
December 23, 2018; 14:59 p.m. |
LOCATION: |
Home Depot, 401 West Esplanade Drive, Oxnard |
VICTIM(S): |
Magic Auto Center (Ventura, CA)/ The Home Depot |
SUSPECT(S): |
Roberto Rivera, 39 years, Oxnard resident Azalea Pedro, 22 years, Oxnard resident |
PREPARED BY: |
Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
(805) 385-7600 |
DETAILS:
On December 23, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a call of subjects stealing property from The Home Depot store in Oxnard. Upon arrival, officers determined that the suspects attempted to steal power tools and other items from the store. The suspects were confronted by store employees outside of the business and fled prior to officer arrival.
Responding officers located the vehicle occupied by the suspects and parked in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was determined to be stolen. The suspects, Roberto Rivera, a 39 year old, Oxnard resident and Azalea Pedro, a 22 year old, Oxnard resident were arrested without incident. Both suspects were charged with commercial burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession/ operating a stolen vehicle. Rivera was also found to be on parole and had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest.
Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.
A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:
- Never leave a vehicle unlocked or unsecured
- Never leave keys in a car, even if they are hidden
- Never leave a car idling and unattended. It is unnecessary, unsafe, illegal, and at risk of being stolen
- Wheel locks, brake pedal locks, and steering wheel locks can also be effective in reducing vehicle thefts
If anyone has any information regarding this case, they are asked to contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/23/18; 5:30 p.m.