OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 8, 2019; 9:20PM
LOCATION:	Rose Ave and Emerson Ave, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Nuno, 43-year-old Oxnard resident Sergio Llamas, 40-year-old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin.whitney@OxnardPD.Org (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 8, 2019, at about 9:20 PM, officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (2015 Toyota truck) in the area of Rose Ave and Emerson Ave. The officers contacted the driver, Nuno, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. The passenger, Llamas, was arrested for possessing narcotics.

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: 2/9/19, 1:00AM