NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Attempted Kidnapping Child Annoying |
| DATE/TIME: | April 26, 2019/ 3:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | 1500 block South Oxnard Blvd. |
| VICTIM(S): | 12-year-old female (name withheld) |
| SUSPECT(S): | Rogelio Hernandez (age 23), transient |
| PREPARED BY: | Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
On 4/26/19, at around 3:00 p.m., a 12-year-old female was walking home from school in the 1500 block of South Oxnard Blvd. when suspect Rogelio Hernandez (age 23) began to call to her and annoy her with other gestures. As the victim continued to walk away from Hernandez, he attempted to grab her. The victim feared for her safety and ran away from Hernandez. When officers arrived on scene they located Hernandez a short distance away and detained him. Hernandez was positively identified by the victim and arrested for a felony charge of attempted kidnapping and a misdemeanor charge of child annoying.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 27, 2019/ 7:40 a.m.
