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INCIDENT: |
Auto Theft Suspect Arrested in Oxnard As Oxnard Police Continue To Combat Vehicle Thefts |
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DATE/TIME: |
10/06/18 8:40PM |
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LOCATION: |
Channel Islands Blvd/ K Street |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Pedro Gomez, 42 year old Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Kevin Baysinger, Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664 |
DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department has been making strides in combating a recent increase in stolen vehicles.
On 10/03/18, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Officers located a stolen 1991 Toyota Camry near the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd and K Street. The driver, Pedro Gomez, 42 years old, was contacted and arrested for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, and possession of burglary tools. Gomez’s criminal history shows that he has been previously arrested for numerous narcotics violations and thefts.
Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents who are owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles. A limited amount of steering wheel locks are available to non-Honda owners. For details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.
Residents are encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and are reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/06/18, 9:57 p.m.