INCIDENT: |
Stolen Vehicle Arrest |
DATE/TIME: |
January 4, 2019 – 10:05PM |
LOCATION: |
2300 Block S. “M” Street, Oxnard |
VICTIM(S): |
Withheld |
SUSPECT(S): |
Jerrit Rodriguez, 32-year-old Oxnard resident |
PREPARED BY: |
Kevin Baysinger, Commander |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org (805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On January 4, 2019, at about 10:05PM, an officer with the Oxnard Police Department observed a known stolen vehicle travelling in the 2300 block of S. “M” Street. The officer contacted the occupants of the vehicle (silver 2011 Honda Civic) and arrested the driver, Rodriguez, without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. Two additional occupants of the vehicle were released at the scene.
Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.
A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:
- Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
- Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
- Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
- Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.
If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/5/19, 12:18PM