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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Stolen Vehicle Arrest |
| DATE/TIME: | February 3, 2019; 9:40PM |
| LOCATION: | Saviers Rd and Bryce Canyon Ave, Oxnard |
| VICTIM(S): | Withheld |
| SUSPECT(S): | Mario Sanchez, 40-year-old Oxnard resident
Jose Guerrero-Flores, 27-year-old Oxnard resident |
| PREPARED BY: | Scott Coe, Sergeant |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org
(805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On February 3rd 2019, at about 9:40 PM, officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (1988 Toyota) in the area of Saviers Rd and Bryce Canyon Ave. The officers contacted the driver, Guerrero-Flores, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. The passenger, Sanchez, was arrested for possessing stolen property.
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: 2/4/19, 2:00 AM
Guerrero-Flores
Sanchez