NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
Stolen Vehicle Arrests |
DATE/TIME: |
January 2, 2019/ 12:30 a.m. |
LOCATION: |
600 block West Channel Islands Blvd. |
VICTIM(S): |
Withheld |
SUSPECT(S): |
Jose Aguilera, age 20, Oxnard resident Jonathan Garibay, age 20, Port Hueneme resident |
PREPARED BY: |
Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7746 |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7746 |
DETAILS:
On January 2, 2019, at about 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a call of subjects disturbing in the carport area of an apartment complex in 600 block of W. Channel Islands Blvd. Upon arrival, officers contacted suspects Aguilera and Garibay as they were inside a 2012 Mini Cooper. Upon further investigation, it was determined the vehicle was reported stolen in Oxnard on November 26, 2018. Officers searched the vehicle and located burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, among other items.
Suspects Aguilera and Garibay were both arrested. Suspect Aguilera was charged with the unlawful taking of a vehicle (felony), receiving stolen property (felony), possession of burglary tools, in addition to several others. Suspect Garibay was arrested for receiving stolen property (felony) and possession of burglary tools.
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 a vehicle unlocked or unsecured
- Never leave keys in a car, even if they are hidden
- Never leave a car idling and unattended
- Wheel locks, brake pedal locks, and steering wheel locks can also be effective in reducing vehicle thefts
If anyone has any information regarding this case, they are asked to contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 2, 2019/ 3:05 a.m.
Jose Aguilera Jonathan Garibay