NEWS RELEASE
DATE: August 5, 2022
SUBJECT: Residential Burglary Arrest
LOCATION: 500 and 600 blocks of Eastwood Drive
VICTIM: Two Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT: Eduardo Madera, 35-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Jared Schacher, Property Crimes Detective
(805) 385-7594 | Jared.Schacher@oxnardpd.org
On July 17, 2022, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 500 and 600 blocks of Eastwood Drive, reference two burglaries that had occurred to occupied residences. It was learned the suspect entered the garage of the victim’s residences while they were asleep, and stole several items from the garage and from inside one of the residences. Eduardo Madera, an Oxnard resident, was contacted and found to be in possession of several stolen items from the burglaries. Madera was also captured on video using credit cards belonging to the victims. A thorough investigation was conducted and Madera was found to be responsible for the burglaries. He was subsequently arrested for two counts of 459 PC – first-degree residential burglary.
Madera may have committed similar crimes that were not reported to the Oxnard Police Department. If you believe you are a victim or witness of this or a similar crime, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at (805) 385-7594.
The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to not become a victim of property crimes. Remember to always lock the doors to your house and vehicles. Do not leave any items in vehicles that can be obviously seen. Install cameras and lighting systems. If packages are regularly delivered to your residence, consider having a neighbor retrieve them or have them delivered to a holding locker.
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. Any witness can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.