OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Alert Citizens Help Stop Crime Spree- Suspect Arrested in Connection with Nine Vehicle Burglaries in One Night |
DATE/TIME: | May 26th, 2017/01:45 A.M. |
LOCATION: | 1300 and 1400 Blocks of South Victoria Avenue |
SUSPECT: | Ulises Guerrero (30 year old Oxnard resident) |
PREPARED BY: | Detective Lucy Buttell – Property Crimes Detective |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Detective Lucy Buttell (805) 385-7605 or
lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
On May 26, 2017 at approximately 1:30 AM, alert residents observed an unknown subject breaking into vehicles on the 1400 block of South Victoria Avenue. The Oxnard Police Department was notified of the burglary in progress and responded. On arrival, and after a brief search of the area, officers located Ulises Guerrero, a 30 year old Oxnard resident. Guerrero, when contacted by officers, was bleeding from his hands; injuries that were likely caused by him cutting himself during the commission of his crimes.
Guerrero was found to be in possession of several items that were identified as belonging to the owners of the burglarized vehicles. As officers continued their investigation, they soon discovered that additional vehicles had been broken into. In total, nine vehicles, parked along the 1300 and 1400 blocks of South Victoria Avenue were broken into.
Guerrero received medical attention for his injuries and was arrested for several charges of felony vehicle burglary. He is currently on felony probation for auto theft and has a long history of criminal activity including auto theft, burglary, possession of stolen property and narcotics. Guerrero is currently being held without bail at the Ventura County Main Jail.
The Oxnard Police Department is asking that any additional witnesses or victims call the Oxnard Police Department.
Vehicle burglaries and thefts are a crime of opportunity. The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and to use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles. It is also suggested that you not leave valuables in your vehicle, even if it is locked.
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be “Partners in Public Safety.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or via email at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus. Anyone with information regarding thefts or burglaries in Oxnard is encouraged to contact detectives at (805) 385-7650.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-26-17/1115 hours