NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 21, 2025 / 0921
SUBJECT: Hot Prowl Burglary
SUSPECT: Diego Peralta, 20-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 1200 Block Nautical Way, Oxnard
CONTACT: Robert Caston, Sergeant
805-385-7600, (Thu-Sat 2PM-2:30AM) [email protected]
On the above date/time, Oxnard Police officers responded to a hot prowl burglary in the 1200 block of Nautical Way. The suspect, identified as Diego Peralta, entered the residence by removing a window screen and climbing through an unlocked window. Once inside, Peralta took the car keys from the victim’s purse and entered the vehicle parked in the garage. The victim confronted Peralta, prompting him to flee the residence. Responding officers located and detained Peralta nearby. He was positively identified during the investigation. Peralta was also found to have stolen property tied to crimes committed in the City of Ventura. The Ventura Police Department responded and also assisted with the investigation.
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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.