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INCIDENT: |
Stolen Vehicle Arrest |
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DATE/TIME: |
December 6, 2018; 9:10PM |
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LOCATION: |
1300 block of Junewood Way |
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VICTIM(S): |
Withheld |
| SUSPECT(S): |
Mario Catalan, 25 year old Oxnard resident
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PREPARED BY: |
Kevin Baysinger, Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org (805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On November 6, 2018, at about 8:45PM, officers contacted Catalan in the 1300 block of Junewood Way. During a search of Catalan pursuant to his probation terms, officers located a set of car keys in his pockets, and a laptop in his backpack.
Officers discovered that the laptop did not belong to Catalan. Officers were able to contact the owner of the laptop, and learned that the previous day she had reported stolen her vehicle, a silver Toyota Corolla. The victim’s laptop was in the vehicle when it was stolen. The vehicle was located in the immediate area. The keys that were located in Catalan’s pockets unlocked and started the stolen vehicle.
Catalan was arrested for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and two violations of receiving stolen property for the vehicle and laptop, all felonies.
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: 12/6/18, 11:30PM